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| Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis
- Taking off |
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| Photographer : | © Viral Patel and Pankaj Maheria |
| Location : | Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India |
| Date : |
21 December 2015 |
| English synonyms: | Eastern Steppe Eagle (nipalensis), Western Steppe-Eagle (orientalis) |
| Bird Family : | Accipitrinae - Hawks, Bazas, Honey-buzzards, Eagles, Kites, Vultures, Harriers & Buzzards |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Endangered |
| Remarks : | We saw two Steppe Eagle at Little Rann of Kutch on that day. They take few small steps before takeoff. Better to say jumping instead of walking.- VP & PM |
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