Wildlife

Bonelli’s eagle

Aquila fasciata

A majestic Mediterranean bird of prey associated with the rocky mountains of the Axarquía.

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Photograph of the landscape around Nerja and Maro; habitat illustration, not a photograph of the species

01. Where to find it

Cliffs and mountain habitats in the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama.

02. Why it matters

Recorded among the great birds of prey of the natural park inland from Nerja.

03. How to observe and protect it

Use viewpoints and binoculars to watch soaring birds without disturbing nesting sites.

Reference source: Junta de Andalucía · Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama. Some species are rare or protected: being listed in the sources does not mean you are likely to see them.