Golden Eagle

(Aquila chrysaetos)

Conservation Status
IUCN Red List

LC - Least Concern

NatureServe

N5B, N5N - Secure Breeding and Nonbreeding

SNRM, SNRN - Unranked Migrant and Nonbreeding

Minnesota

not listed

 
Golden Eagle
Photo by Christa Rittberg
 
Description

 

 

Size

27½ to 33 in length

73 to 87 wingspan

 

Voice

 

Similar Species

 
Habitat

Semiopen areas, riversides, bluffs

Ecology

Migration

Mid-February to mid-April and October through November

 

Nesting

 

 

Food

 

Distribution

Occurrence

Uncommon to rare migrant, casual winter visitor

 

Maps

The Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union All Seasons Species Occurrence Map

Taxonomy

Class

Aves (birds)

Order

Accipitriformes (hawks, eagles, kites, and allies)

Family

Accipitridae (eagles, hawks, and kites)

Subfamily

Accipitrinae

Genus

Aquila (golden eagles)

   

Subordinate Taxa

American Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos canadensis)

European Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos chrysaetos)

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos homeyeri)

Himalayan Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos daphanea)

Japanese Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos japonica)

Siberian Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos kamtschatica)

   

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Ramona Abrego

Captive – National Eagle Center  

 

Golden Eagle  

 

Christa Rittberg

Captive eagle at the National Eagle Center.  

 

Golden Eagle  

 

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Golden Eagle
Bryan Rogers

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Uploaded on Jan 6, 2010

Golden Eagle-

My dad with Zoltar. A male Golden Eagle.

Golden Eagle | Planet Doc Express
Planet Doc Express Documentaries

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Published on Nov 30, 2014

Despite a wingspan of almost two and a half meters, this golden eagle hides its presence by hugging the mountain slopes, hoping to catch its prey off-guard.

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This unrivalled predator feeds on a wide range of prey, including many species of birds and reptiles, but mostly it prefers mammals such as rabbits, hares and groundhogs; it will even hunt foxes, boars and deer.

The domains of this majestic bird of prey range from the highest peaks to the deepest valleys, and cover a hunting territory of up 100 square km.

The domains of this majestic bird of prey range from the highest peaks to the deepest valleys, and cover a hunting territory of up 100 square km.

It hunts at low altitude, sticking close to the mountainside with its languid flight, then diving suddenly onto potential prey. In the mountains during the spring, young groundhog pups are a vital food source for its own brood.

But groundhogs are extremely cautious animals, and work together to stay on watch:a system of call signals warns of any danger.

Hidden between the slopes, the eagle evades the vigilant eyes of its unsuspecting victim.

This incautious groundhog can do nothing when confronted with the king of the skies.

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Golden Eagle - Bird of Prey - Spectacular Close Up of Natures Hunting Machine
Paul Dinning

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Published on Jun 1, 2014

Golden Eagle - Bird of Prey - Spectacular Close Up of Natures Hunting Machine

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Filmed in May 2014

Video Produced by Paul Dinning - Wildlife in Cornwall

Golden Eagle vs. Jackrabbit
National Geographic

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Uploaded on Jan 25, 2011

A jackrabbit can run up to 40 miles per hour, but it's no match for the golden eagle, which can dive at speeds up to 150 miles per hour.

Golden Eagle vs Rabbit Epic Hunting Attack in HD
Animal Channel

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Published on Jul 30, 2015

or centuries Golden Eagles have been regarded as some of the most amazing hunting animas in the animal kingdom, it is used in some countries such as Mongolia and Kazakhstan as mans hunting companion for hunting prey such as foxrs, deer and even wolves, with it's dagger like talons, razor shrp eyesight, speed and agility Golden Eagles make the ultimate hunting bird, this clip features one of natures most epic Hunting Ttack moments unfold between the Golden Eagle and the Jack Rabbit, Enjoy.

 

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Ramona Abrego

Location: Wabasha County

Captive – National Eagle Center

Golden Eagle

John Roby
March-April, 2020

Location: Blue Earth County

Nesting pair in nearby tree.  Appear to be staying in nest to keep eggs warm.

Christa Rittberg
6/17/2017

Location: National Eagle Center

Captive eagle at the National Eagle Center.

Golden Eagle

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