Baku Zoological Park
Steppe Eagle
Size and weight
60-85 cm in length and up to 220-230 cm in wingspan
2.7-4.8 kg
Nutrition
Carnivore
Life Span
Up to 30 years
Reproduction
1-2
Conservation status
Endangered. Included in the Red Book of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan (Absheron NP, Qizilaghaj NP, Shirvan NP, Nakhchivan AR) Steppe, semi-desert and desert landscapes of Europe, Asia and Africa
The Steppe eagle has a dietary habit of a vulture. Fresh carrion is the foundation of its diet. Unlike other eagles, these build their nests on the ground rather than in the trees. Their entire population has been declined, mainly due to habitat destruction