Steppe Eagle is endangered

Q.  What is the status of the Steppe Eagle as per the latest IUCN Red List?
- Published on 13 Jul 16

a. Critically Endangered
b. Vulnerable
c. Least Concerned
d. Endangered

ANSWER: Endangered
 
  • Steppe Eagle (a raptor from grasslands), which is a regular winter visitor to the Indian subcontinent, has been up listed from Least Concerned to Endangered.
  • Apart from habitat destruction the other reason for decline of birds like Steppe Eagle, which mostly scavenges on animal carcasses, is the use of veterinary drug diclofenac used to treat livestock. This drug causes renal failure in these birds. Three vulture species, namely White-backed, Slender-billed and Long-billed have also been severely affected by diclofenac.

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