Steppe eagle

The steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis) is a large migratory raptor that breeds across Eurasian grasslands and steppes and winters mainly in Africa and South Asia.

Aquila: A genus of large, broad-winged eagles found across much of the world. The steppe eagle belongs to this genus of open-country eagles.
Bird migration: The regular seasonal movement of birds between breeding and nonbreeding areas. The steppe eagle undertakes long seasonal journeys between Eurasia and warmer regions.
Indian steppe eagle: A wintering population of steppe eagles that occurs in the Indian subcontinent. This population illustrates the species’ southward migration into South Asia.
Endangered species: A species facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild under conservation assessment criteria. The steppe eagle is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Tawny eagle: A widespread African and Asian eagle, Aquila rapax, often found in open habitats. It overlaps the steppe eagle in parts of Asia and can be confused with it.
Accipitridae: A family of diurnal birds of prey that includes eagles, hawks, kites, and Old World vultures. This family supplies the steppe eagle’s broader taxonomic context.
Raptor migration: Seasonal movement by birds of prey between breeding and nonbreeding regions. It describes the eagle’s long-distance movements and their shared routes.
Mongolian steppe eagle: Steppe eagles that breed in Mongolia and migrate south for the nonbreeding season. Mongolia holds a major breeding population across open grassland.
IUCN Red List: A global assessment system documenting species’ extinction risk and conservation status. Its assessment records the steppe eagle’s Endangered status and declining population.
Imperial eagle: A large eagle, Aquila heliaca, that breeds across parts of eastern Europe and Central Asia. Its range overlaps the steppe eagle’s, but its plumage and habitat preferences differ.

Linked from 2 pages

Kazakh SteppeRelated: This characteristic predator nests and hunts across Kazakh grasslands.