Q. With reference to Black Eagle, consider the following statements:
1. It is a scavenging bird found in the hills of Eastern and Western Ghats.
2. It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN red list of species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Both statements are incorrect. 

  • Black eagle is a hunter and not a scavenging bird found in the hills of Eastern and Western Ghats and the Himalayan foothills. 
  • The species is almost entirely black that can grow up to 81 cm. It has a grey-yellow beak with a black tip and yellow feet. 
  • IUCN Status: Least Concern (LC) 

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