Steppe Eagle (Made by Alarys Adil Ali and Darkhan)
Who is the steppe eagle? (Alarys)
The steppe eagle is the most characteristic large feathered predator of the steppe and semi-desert landscapes. The ecological features of this species make it one of the best indicators of the state of the ecosystems of the steppes and northern deserts. The steppe eagle is very sensitive to changes in habitats, so it will not nest in areas with a low prey base, where catastrophic disturbances are observed, there is a high factor of concern.
What does the steppe eagle prey on? (Adil)
It hunts by looking for prey from the air or stalking it on the ground. Steppe eagles are able to sit for hours at gopher burrows, waiting for animals. It also feeds on gerbils, hares, less often birds and reptiles.
Problems of the steppe eagles ( Ali)
The optimal conditions for the Steppe Eagle more or less correspond to the optimal state of the steppe ecosystem: it is negatively affected by both excess and lack of pasture load; too frequent and/or too strong fires are unfavorable, but the complete absence of fires in the absence of grazing load is also a negative factor. The Steppe Eagle tolerates very close proximity to humans, but anxiety can be an important negative factor. Pollution with heavy metals, pesticides and veterinary drugs is also harmful, which is typical for the agriculturally developed parts of the area.
Therefore, it is listed in the Red Book
Now people are solving the problem of allocating separate areas where there are no any anthropological factors and providing it with natural nutrition. And also increase the number in any way