Steppe Eagles most prevalent in Kuwait

The lens of the Environment Public Authority (EPA) spotted the Steppe Eagle, a species of eagles that is most seen in Kuwait, but the biggest threat it is facing locally is poaching, reports Al-Rai daily.

The Steppe Eagle is a large prey that feeds mainly on fresh large carcasses, but may also hunt small mammals, reptiles and birds. It sometimes steals food from other predators.

It is 75 centimeters long, with a wingspan of 175 centimeters to 210 centimeters. It is usually found in the steppes (grassland without trees) and semi-deserts. It mainly inhabits vast semi-arid areas of grassland and the bottom of hills, swamps and landfills.