Steppe Eagle by danob

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 18, 2011

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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)

BorisB

2:52PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

An excellent capture!!

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kgb224

2:53PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

Wonderful capture my friend. God Bless.

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dreampaint

3:14PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

killer shot, awesome pic with perfect composition and pose bird.

MrsLubner

3:56PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

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!

geoffwoods

4:54PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

this is brilliant ...wonderful image

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Bossie_Boots

4:55PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

Brilliant wow fantastic capture !!

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sandra46

5:06PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

OUTSTANDING IMAGE!

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magnus073

5:59PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

This really is a magnificent eagel Danny, and this is a stunning capture of it my friend

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romanceworks

7:14PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

Wow, what a magnificent wing span and capture. CC

West_coaster07

9:10PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

Nicely caught Danny!!

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bmac62

9:15PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

Remarkable my friend. Color, light and DOF...superb.

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jocko500

10:15PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

really good shot

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Lashia

11:19PM | Tue, 18 October 2011

Amazing shot and perfect timing! I like the frame, very complimenting- thanks for sharing! :)

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DennisReed

1:51AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

Superb!

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fallen21

2:37AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

Excellent capture.

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mininessie

2:46AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

wonderful!!!

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rainbows

3:15AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

Just look at the wingspan, dear Danny. A wonderful capture. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx

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aksirp

4:13AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

great pov, oustanding clearness, awesome object; PERFECT!

angora

6:08AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

WOW!

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Feliciti

6:08AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

simply fantastic this bird and shot in flight !!

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makron

8:00AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

Fantástica image. Muy oportuna como siempre. A hug

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mariogiannecchini

8:01AM | Wed, 19 October 2011

Wonderful image, great photo !

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flora-crassella

1:37PM | Wed, 19 October 2011

great shot!!!!

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iamsaguarosam

5:22PM | Wed, 19 October 2011

DNice image. A perfectly framed eagle in flight...great shot! I like you're little quote about photographers... Sam Bennett

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RodolfoCiminelli

6:21PM | Wed, 19 October 2011

A fantastic and brilliant photo....!!!

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charpix

11:17PM | Wed, 19 October 2011

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.

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