Avian Legends: Steppe eagle
Updated 11:23, 09-Mar-2019
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In the age of dinosaurs, massively sized birds were very common. During the time of evolution, most of them changed their diet and size to fit the new era, but some of them are still strong predators. The steppe eagle is a symbol of bravery and power. They soar overhead, looking down on earth with their sharp eyes. Even land predators with teeth and claws are intimidated by them.

Avian Legends

There are about 10,000 bird species in the world. There has been a relationship between humans and birds since the dawn of man. Even though birds are integral to our life and culture, we still know little about them. In this series, we explore the world of birds and find out how fascinating they are!
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