Aquila nipalensis

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Aquila nipalensis, commonly known as the steppe eagle, is a large migratory bird of prey found across Eurasian steppes and parts of Africa, recognized for its powerful build and long-distance movements.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird of prey
eagle
species of bird
activityPattern diurnal
billColor black tip with yellow base
bodyLength 60–89 cm
breedingBehavior monogamous
breedingRange Central Asia
Eastern Europe
Eurasian Steppe
surface form: Eurasian steppe
CITESListing Appendix II
class Aves
clutchSize 1–3 eggs
commonName steppe eagle
describedBy Brian Houghton Hodgson
diet birds
carrion
reptiles
small mammals
family Accipitridae
genus Aquila
habitat agricultural land
grassland
open steppe
semi-desert
IUCNStatus Endangered
kingdom Animalia
legColor yellow
migratory true
migratoryFlyway Central Asian flyway
East Africa
surface form: East African flyway
nestSite ground
low trees
nestType large stick nest
nonBreedingRange Africa
Indian subcontinent
Middle East
notableBehavior long-distance migration
soaring flight
order Accipitriformes
phylum Chordata
plumageColor dark brown
primaryThreat decline of prey populations
electrocution on power lines
habitat loss
poisoning
sexualDimorphism female larger than male
usesThermals true
wingspan 165–215 cm
yearDescribed 1833

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Aquila notableSpecies Aquila nipalensis