It can be seen, often at great heights over the hills. The eagles are generally solitary but groups often congregate at a carcass. The diet consists mainly of mammals (especially rabbits), reptiles and carrion.

The eagle's nest is a huge structure of sticks and twigs, usually in a tree with a commanding view over surrounding countryside.

Two eggs form the usual clutch, incubated almost entirely by the female. The incubation period is about 45 days. The young fly in about 70 days but are dependent upon their parents for several months longer.