Mongolian Tawny Eagle
Nutrition: it mainly eats smaller mammals
Reproduction: 2 eggs, incubation time: 45 days
Did you know? It is a protected species in Hungary. It is intangible worth is 50.000 HUF. Wondering specimens were observed in Hungary. It is estimated that in Eastern-Europe there are 20.000 pairs. In most cases, it places its nest on the ground, but in recent years many nests are built on bushes, low tree branches or artificial structures due to the transformation of its habitat because of the expansion of man.
Watch it! It is often seen to be sitting on the ground lazily. Its rounded tail is embellished by slurred greyish cross stripes. The layer and the male are alike, but the body of the layers is slightly more robust and their body is heavier.
Habitat: Open fields, grasslands
Spread: Asia, eastern part of Europe