The eastern imperial eagle is a large bird of prey that breeds in southeastern Europe and extensively through West and Central Asia. Most populations are migratory and winter in northeastern Africa, t
Closeup of an adult imperial eagle.
An eastern imperial eagle, probably an older subadult, in flight showing their characteristic flat, relatively narrow wings.
An adult imperial eagle in Hong Kong.
The Ural owl is a large nocturnal owl. It is a member of the true owl family, Strigidae. The Ural owl is a member of the genus Strix, that is also the origin of the family's name under Linnaean taxono
A taxidermed specimen of Ural owl near a pair of its close cousin, the tawny owl
An adult of the well-streaked but otherwise pale subspecies S. u. liturata that is widespread in Europe, seen here in Sweden.
A Ural owl of the large, dark and richly coloured race, S. u. macroura, as seen in Slovakia