Black Eagle - One of the Biggest Eagles in Sri Lanka

Black Eagle is a large raptor at about 75 - 85 centimeters in length and is a bird of pray. They soar over forests in hilly regions in tropical Asia and hunt for mammals and birds. Black Eagle is a resident breeder in Sri Lanka and India.

Adult Black Eagle's plumage is all black with yellow bill and feet. Black Eagle is known as nest predator and slow flight over the forest canopy. Black Eagle is easily identified by their slow flight and widely spread long primary "Fingers".

Captured in Bible Rock - Mawanella.