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| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos daphanea
- Subadult in flight from above |
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| Photographer : | © Ramesh Iyer |
| Location : | Tso Kar (~4540m), Ladakh, India |
| Date : |
9 July 2014 |
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| Bird Family : | Accipitrinae - Hawks, Bazas, Honey-buzzards, Eagles, Kites, Vultures, Harriers & Buzzards |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | The majestic eagle was seen circling around the hill for a while and later landed way up, along the slopes of the hill. I was able to take a few flight shots as well as some distant shots of the bird, while it sat for a few moments, before flying away in search of prey. - RI |
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