Eastern imperial eagle

The imperial eagle is a powerful dark-feathered bird of prey that soars over woodlands and open plains from southeastern Europe to Central Asia. It migrates to warmer regions like Africa and the Middle East in winter. This eagle stands out with its feathered legs and a taste for small mammals, birds, and even carrion.

• It builds nests in big, old trees and usually raises one or two chicks at a time.
• This eagle prefers hunting where forests meet open flatlands, like steppe mosaics.
• Its population is shrinking due to habitat loss, fewer prey animals, and human persecution.