Editing Lesser spotted eagle (section)

==Description==
[[File:Aquila pomarina orlik krzykliwyAM-crop.jpg|thumb|Adult in flight; white wing spots are lost while mature; only white V on rump remains]]
This is a medium-sized eagle, about {{cvt|60|cm}} in length and with a wingspan of {{cvt|150|cm}}.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.birdinginmalta.com/species_lesserspot.html | title=Lesser spotted eagle; Birdwatching in Malta }}</ref> Its head and wing coverts are pale brown and contrast with the generally dark plumage. The head and bill are small for an eagle.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ebird.org/species/leseag1 | title=Lesser spotted eagle; ebird.org }}</ref> Usually, a white patch occurs on the upper wings, and even adults retain a clearly marked white "V" on the rump; the wing markings are absent and the white "V" is not well-defined in the [[greater spotted eagle]].

The juvenile has less contrast in the wings, but the [[remiges]] bear prominent white spots. It differs from greater spotted eagle juveniles by a lack of [[wing covert]] spotting and the presence of a cream-colored neck patch.

The call is a dog-like ''yip''.