Eastern Imperial Eagle Spotted at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve:
A rare migratory bird of prey, the Eastern Imperial Eagle, has been spotted at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve during the 2025–26 winter season. Wildlife experts say the sighting confirms Mudumalai’s growing role as an important winter refuge for long-distance migratory raptors visiting the Indian subcontinent.The Eastern Imperial Eagle, a rare winter migrant to India, was sighted at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. This confirms the reserve’s importance as a critical habitat for migratory birds of prey.A pair of Eastern Imperial Eagles was recorded at Mudumalai by wildlife photographer Murali Moorthy.
One image also showed the eagle alongside an endangered Egyptian vulture, making the sighting ecologically significant. The species breeds in Central and Western Asia and migrates south during winter, occasionally reaching India.
