Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos homeyeri Severtzov, 1888
Бүркіт

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adult Kuryk. Mangistau.
immature Mangistau area. Kenderli.
- on the site
- 20 observationslast: 17 Dec 2022
Description
General colouring is somewhat darker than in chrysaetos but a slightly lighter than in kamtschatica. Forehead and crown are brownish, the crown has noticeably blackish cap which is less obvious than in kamtschatica. The long feathers of nape and top-neck are shorter than in previous races; are rusty-red slightly lighter than in kamtschatica. Male wing length 600-643 (622), female 635-684 (662) mm.
Distribution
Breeds in Kyzylkum desert, Ustyurt and probably in Betpak-Dala.
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