Steppe Eagle by danob
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Description
This is a large eagle with brown upperparts and blackish flight feathers and tail. This species is larger and darker than the Tawny Eagle, and it has a pale throat which is lacking in that species.
Immature birds are less contrasted than adults, but both show a range of variation in plumage colour. The eastern race A. n. nipalensis is larger and darker than the European and Central Asian A. n. orientalis.
Large numbers are seen at certain places such as Khare in Nepal during migration. As many as 15.3 birds per hour during October and November have been noted.
The Steppe Eagle's diet is largely fresh carrion of all kinds, but it will kill rodents and other small mammals up to the size of a hare, and birds up to the size of partridges. It will also steal food from other raptors. Like other species the Steppe Eagle has a crop in its throat allowing it to store food for several hours before being moved to the stomach.
The call of the Steppe Eagle sounds like a crow barking, but it is rather a silent bird. The Steppe Eagle is the national animal of Egypt.
Comments (31)
An excellent capture!!
Wonderful capture my friend. God Bless.
killer shot, awesome pic with perfect composition and pose bird.
I'm captivated! How spectacular. I just finished reading the history of Grace O'Malley. I wondered if you had been to that area and have you taken any photos of her castles left or been to her primary island residence. I figured if anyone had, you would have. Great shot of this fabulous predator, Danny!
this is brilliant ...wonderful image
Brilliant wow fantastic capture !!
OUTSTANDING IMAGE!
This really is a magnificent eagel Danny, and this is a stunning capture of it my friend
Wow, what a magnificent wing span and capture. CC
Nicely caught Danny!!
Remarkable my friend. Color, light and DOF...superb.
really good shot
Amazing shot and perfect timing! I like the frame, very complimenting- thanks for sharing! :)
Superb!
Excellent capture.
wonderful!!!
Just look at the wingspan, dear Danny. A wonderful capture. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx
great pov, oustanding clearness, awesome object; PERFECT!
WOW!
simply fantastic this bird and shot in flight !!
Fantástica image. Muy oportuna como siempre. A hug
Wonderful image, great photo !
great shot!!!!
DNice image. A perfectly framed eagle in flight...great shot! I like you're little quote about photographers... Sam Bennett
A fantastic and brilliant photo....!!!
Magnificent! Haven't had one of these land in my backyard, yet. Don't want one, either. ;c) Anyway, this is a superb shot. The angle of the bird, and the POV is terrific, as usual.
Wow! Very dynamic!
Marvelous image
Great capture Danny and fantastic information. I like the banking attitude!
Wonderful capture :) Your skill never ceases to amaze me.