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Golden Eagle
(Aquila chrysaetos)

        
 
 

Golden Eagle Information
                                           
Length: 30 - 41"

Habitat: In limited Northeast range: open mountainous areas, open coniferous forests, other open country. Requires cliffs (preferred) or tall trees for nesting.

Diet: Mostly small to medium-sized mammals, including rabbits, skunks, ground squirrels, and mice; medium-sized birds such as grouse and

 Golden Eagle
pheasants; occasionally, larger birds; Click to enlarge
large insects, snakes, some carrion.
 
 
Golden Eagle ID TipsIdentification tips for the Golden Eagle
 
Range Maps:
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Golden Eagle Breeding Map Golden Eagle Winter Map      USGS
     
Breeding Map          Winter Map (CBC)     
 
Additional Information:

Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Photos, description, similar species, sound, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status.
 
     
   

 

 
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