Steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis). The gape, extending to the rear of the eye, distinguishes this from the similar tawny eagle.

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Keywords: accipitridae, africa, african, aguila, aigle, aquila, bird, birds, david, des, eagle, east, esteparia, ndutu, nipalensis, prey, raptor, serengeti, sewell, steppe, steppennadler, steppes, tanzania, tanzanian, wildlife