A large, powerful eagle that hunts over the open plateau.

  • Group: Bird
  • Habitats: Mountains, alpine steppe
  • Regions: Ü Tsang, Kham, Amdo

Habitat

Mountains and open country.

Diet

Marmots, pikas, hares and birds.

Ecological role

A top avian predator.

Threats

Poisoning of its prey and electrocution on power lines.

Conservation

Listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

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