Juveniles |
A less well marked juvenile that can resemble Lesser Spotted Eagle if size not apparent. |
2nd cy |
2nd cy - new inner primaries and middle secondaries. |
New secondaries protrude beyond the juvenile ones. |
Adult appearing black in the classic Batumi light. Very long primaries especially p4. |
Near adult showing the typical black trailing edge and strong barring to the remiges. They transform in to a different bird when seen in good light. |
Adult showing the long hands and very long primaries. |
Another adult, the dark trailing edge visible on the inner most primaries. Typical dark carpal with just a hint of a pale halo. |