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Top 9 biggest eagles on the planet, based on wingspans

From powerful hunters to majestic soarers, some eagles stand out for their incredible wingspans. Discover the top nine largest eagles that dominate skies with strength and grace around the world.

September 13, 2025 / 17:53 IST
Martial Eagle: This Eagle is Africa’s largest eagle, with a wingspan up to 8.5 feet. Its spotted chest and fierce eyesight make it a formidable hunter of large prey. (Image: Canva)
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Martial Eagle: This Eagle is Africa’s largest eagle, with a wingspan up to 8.5 feet. Its spotted chest and fierce eyesight make it a formidable hunter of large prey. (Image: Canva)
American Bald Eagle: With wingspans up to 8 feet, American Bald Eagle is famous for its white head, powerful build, and fishing mastery. (Image: Canva)
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American Bald Eagle: With wingspans up to 8 feet, American Bald Eagle is famous for its white head, powerful build, and fishing mastery. (Image: Canva)
Wedge-Tailed Eagle: Australia’s biggest raptor, Wedge tailed eagle's wingspans can exceed 9 feet. Long tails and soaring skills let it dominate open skies and deserts. (Image: Canva)
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Wedge-Tailed Eagle: Australia’s biggest raptor, Wedge tailed eagle's wingspans can exceed 9 feet. Long tails and soaring skills let it dominate open skies and deserts. (Image: Canva)
Steller’s Sea Eagle: This giant eagle from Russia and Japan can reach an 8-foot wingspan. Its massive yellow beak and striking black-and-white plumage make it unmistakable. (Image: Canva)
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Steller’s Sea Eagle: This giant eagle from Russia and Japan can reach an 8-foot wingspan. Its massive yellow beak and striking black-and-white plumage make it unmistakable. (Image: Canva)
Harpy Eagle: With a wingspan up to 7.5 feet, Harpy Eagle is one of the strongest eagles. They use huge talons to hunt monkeys and sloths in tropical forests. (Image: Canva)
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Harpy Eagle: With a wingspan up to 7.5 feet, Harpy Eagle is one of the strongest eagles. They use huge talons to hunt monkeys and sloths in tropical forests. (Image: Canva)
Golden Eagle: North America’s largest bird of prey can reach up to 7.5-foot wingspans. Its speed, agility, and golden-tinted feathers make it both majestic and feared. (Image: Canva)
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Golden Eagle: North America’s largest bird of prey can reach up to 7.5-foot wingspans. Its speed, agility, and golden-tinted feathers make it both majestic and feared. (Image: Canva)
White-Tailed Eagle: Europe’s largest eagle, White tailed have wings spanning of 7.5–8 feet. Its broad wings and wedge-shaped tail make it a master glider over coasts and rivers. (Image: Canva)
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White-Tailed Eagle: Europe’s largest eagle, White tailed have wings spanning of 7.5–8 feet. Its broad wings and wedge-shaped tail make it a master glider over coasts and rivers. (Image: Canva)
Philippine Eagle: With a wingspan over 7 feet, this eagle is critically endangered raptor. It is the Philippines’ national bird, known for its long crest feathers and powerful hunting skills. (Image: Canva)
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Philippine Eagle: With a wingspan over 7 feet, this eagle is critically endangered raptor. It is the Philippines’ national bird, known for its long crest feathers and powerful hunting skills. (Image: Canva)
Crowned Eagle: Africa’s “leopard of the sky,” Crowned eagle have a 6.5-foot wingspan. Stocky and strong, it can take down prey heavier than itself. (Image: Canva)
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Crowned Eagle: Africa’s “leopard of the sky,” Crowned eagle have a 6.5-foot wingspan. Stocky and strong, it can take down prey heavier than itself. (Image: Canva)
Gurpreet Singh
first published: Sep 13, 2025 05:52 pm

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