The latest Eagles Bonelli of Italy

“ The Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata) is a medium-sized bird of prey, present in Europe only in the Mediterranean areas. The population has undergone a sharp decline, mainly due to human activities. In particular, the noise and the direct persecution, but more generally the habitat loss have brought the species to the brink of Edistinction. In Italy it is present almost exclusively in Sicily, where he regularly plays, some specimens is observed in Sardinia and Calabria, but have never been observed reproductive events.
Of imposing appearance, the Bonelli's eagle is characterized by a small head and a rather long neck, the wings are shorter, broad and rounded than other raptors. This feature makes the fast and agile eagle in flight.
As well as for the majority of birds of prey, the eagle of Bonelli also the sexual dimorphism is evident in size, with males relatively smaller than the females. Another character useful for sex determination is the color of the plumage, males in general are clearer than females. This parameter is ineffective when observing individui in flight, and is essential to the simultaneous presence of both individuals of the couple.

Text: Antonio Orlando „

“ Davidevet „