Tawny Eagle

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Tawny Eagle (<em>Aquila rapax</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aquila; binomial: Aquila rapax; authority: (Temminck, 1828).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Tawny Eagle includes Indian Tawny Eagle Aquila vindhiana, treated by some as full species (Ferguson-Lees et al. 2005).

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