Bonelli’s Eagle
The Bonelli’s Eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus), also known as the bird eagle, is a majestic, large resident bird of prey that can be identified by its white belly that contrasts with its darker wings.
It is a species with a national conservation status of “Endangered” that nests in areas with little human disturbance, rugged and well forested, where it chooses large trees. Its presence is a sign of the existence of a healthy and balanced ecosystem. It feeds mainly on small mammals and birds, skillfully hunting in the open areas of the Herdade da Parra National Forest.