Request help another Bird of Prey, Sharm, Egypt, 15th December (1 Viewer)

[Earnest lad]

Thank you for the generous help so far.
Please may I have confirmation that the bird in the pictures here is a Steppe Eagle (or not). I read in the field guides that the broad white bar across the underparts indicates that species, so that is why I am thinking Steppe Eagle, (which I believe is one of the most common eagle species seen in that region).

 

[dwatsonbirder]

Steppe Eagle indeed; fine barring on remiges, white rump and bases to remiges forming line down length of upperwing, also long gape line. I'd hazard a guess at a 2cy based on the moult state, but Tom will likely confirm.

 

[Earnest lad]

Steppe Eagle indeed; fine barring on remiges, white rump and bases to remiges forming line down length of upperwing, also long gape line. I'd hazard a guess at a 2cy based on the moult state, but Tom will likely confirm.

Those details are very helpful indeed. Not just the identification. I will add that one to my list too. Thank you so much

 

[lou salomon]

Characteristic white line on underwing is formed by greater underwing coverts (being usually completely white at this age). White line on upperwing can be shown by Clangas and the Imperial Eagles, too. And barring to remiges is quite bold in Steppe Eagle. Note also deep gape reaching to the rear edge of the eye.

 

[Earnest lad]

Characteristic white line on underwing is formed by greater underwing coverts (being usually completely white at this age). White line on upperwing can be shown by Clangas and the Imperial Eagles, too. And barring to remiges is quite bold in Steppe Eagle. Note also deep gape reaching to the rear edge of the eye.

Thank you so much for sharing this information with me. I shall add it to my notes on the sighting.