Short-toed Eagle

The Short-toed Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) is a medium-sized bird of prey.Has owl-like rounded head, yellow eyes and 3 or 4 stripes on the tail.Spends much time on the wing and can hover like a Kestrel. Feeds on snakes and rodents.

This is an Old World species spread throughout the Mediterranean basin and into Russia and the Middle East, and into parts of Asia .Those present on the northern edge of the Mediterranean and other parts of Europe migrate mainly to sub-Saharan Africa north of the equator, leaving in September/October and returning in April/May. They are in Greece year round. Yippee!