Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis)
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About Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies
- Family: Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
As its name suggests, the steppe eagle mainly inhabits vast, semi-arid areas of grassland, known as steppe, although it also frequently occurs in semi-desert. During the breeding season, Aquila nipalensis orientalis can be found in lowlands and low hills, whereas Aquila nipalensis nipalensis occupies mountainous areas up to elevations of 2,300 metres (2).
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