86. Indian spotted eagle (ಚುಕ್ಕೆ ಗಿಡುಗ - Chukke Giduga)

Indian spotted eagle - ಚುಕ್ಕೆ ಗಿಡುಗ - Chukke Giduga

This birds is categorized as Vulnerable (VU) as per IUCN conservation status.

The Indian spotted eagle (Clanga hastata) (Kannada Name: ಚುಕ್ಕೆ ಗಿಡುಗ - Chukke Giduga)  is a large South Asian bird of prey. Like all typical eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. The typical eagles are often united with the buteos, sea eagles and other more heavyset Accipitridae, but more recently it appears as if they are less distinct from the more slender accipitrine hawks. Wiki

Types of Eagle species found in Mysuru:

Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons and keen eyesight. There are 43 species which occur in Karnataka and I have found 8 species in Mysuru

• Tawny eagle
• Shikra
• Black-winged kite
• Black kite
• Brahminy kite
• Egyptian vulture
• Crested serpent eagle
• Indian spotted eagle