Pheasantry Wiesbaden
Lesser spotted eagle (Clanga pomarina)
The rare lesser spotted eagle impresses with its distinctive call and skillful hunting flight. However, it lives a very secluded life in the wild. Find out more about this fascinating bird of prey and its endangered habitat at the Fasanerie. Our lesser spotted eagle lives with the steppe eagle.
The lesser spotted eagle is a rare bird of prey that lives mainly in forests with open meadows. It owes its name to its distinctive call, which can be heard especially during the breeding season. The small eagle feeds mainly on small mammals, amphibians and birds. As its habitat is increasingly disappearing, it is one of the most endangered birds of prey in Europe.