Subadult and pale steppe eagles breeding in Mongolia
Journal of Raptor Research
By: D. H. Ellis and W.S. Clark
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Abstract
One pale morph and two rufous-tawny morph Steppe Eagles (Aquila rapax) were observed among about 20 breeding pairs found in Mongolia. All three were attending live young. Plumage features of the rufous-tawny birds suggest that they were not adults. Subadult breeding is thereby documented for the Steppe Eagle. Breeding is also documented for a pale morph bird, but the age of this bird is uncertain; either it was the first pale morph adult known for the species or, more likely, it represents breeding of a two-, three-, or four-year old bird.
Suggested Citation
Ellis, D.H., Clark, W., 2003, Subadult and pale steppe eagles breeding in Mongolia: Journal of Raptor Research, v. 37, no. 1, p. 75-77.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Subadult and pale steppe eagles breeding in Mongolia |
| Series title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 75-77 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Raptor Research |
| First page | 75 |
| Last page | 77 |