This research and conservation project uses GPS tracking to better understand the migration, behaviour, and conservation needs of the Steppe Eagle. In 2018–2019, the team GPS-tagged 21 Steppe Eagles in north-west Kazakhstan and analyzed movement and behaviour across migration. The work also supports methodological learning by using tracking data to evaluate the effectiveness of migration monitoring approaches, including the Eilat Soaring Birds Survey. The project produces peer-reviewed scientific outputs and aims to continue analysis and collaboration with other Steppe Eagle researchers to strengthen the evidence base for conservation action.
Key facts
- Country/Area: Kazakhstan (tagging conducted in Kazakhstan)
- Activity type: Conservation; Research
- Themes: Satellite tagging; Raptors
- Target species/group: Steppe Eagle
- Implementing organization: Haifa University
- Timeline: Tagging conducted in 2018–2019 (project timeline not specified in the survey)
- Donor/Budget: Not specified
Key outcomes / expected outputs
- GPS dataset from 21 tagged Steppe Eagles (NW Kazakhstan, 2018–2019)
- Three scientific publications produced to date
- Continued analysis and collaboration planned with other Steppe Eagle researchers
Links
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982225009704
- https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70232166
Contact
- Focal points: Prof. Nir Sapir; Dr. Ron Efrat
- Email: ronefrat3@gmail.com
Additional contact (optional): nirs@sci.haifa.ac.il