(Aquila chrysaetos)
Conservation • Description • Habitat • Ecology • Distribution • Taxonomy
Description |
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Size |
27½″ to 33″ in length 73″ to 87″ wingspan |
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Habitat |
Semiopen areas, riversides, bluffs |
Ecology |
Migration |
Mid-February to mid-April and October through November |
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Distribution |
Occurrence |
Uncommon to rare migrant, casual winter visitor |
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The Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union All Seasons Species Occurrence Map |
Taxonomy |
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Class |
Aves (birds) |
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Accipitriformes (hawks, eagles, kites, and allies) |
Family |
Accipitridae (hawks, eagles, and kites) |
Subfamily |
Accipitrinae (typical hawks and harriers) |
Genus |
Aquila (golden eagles) |
Subordinate Taxa |
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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 |
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Captive – National Eagle Center |
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Christa Rittberg |
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Captive eagle at the National Eagle Center. |
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Golden Eagle |
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Uploaded on Jan 6, 2010 Golden Eagle- My dad with Zoltar. A male Golden Eagle. |
Golden Eagle | Planet Doc Express |
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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. SUBSCRIBE! ▶ http://pdoc.es/ExpressDoc ANIMAL WORLD ▶ http://pdoc.es/Animal-World 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. SUBSCRIBE! ▶ http://pdoc.es/ExpressDoc FULL DOCUMENTARIES ▶ http://bit.ly/Full-Docs ANIMAL WORLD ▶ http://pdoc.es/Animal-World DISCOVER THE WORLD ▶ http://pdoc.es/DocMundo FACEBOOK ▶ http://bit.ly/FBPDoc TWITTER ▶ http://bit.ly/TwPDoc |
Golden Eagle - Bird of Prey - Spectacular Close Up of Natures Hunting Machine |
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Published on Jun 1, 2014 Golden Eagle - Bird of Prey - Spectacular Close Up of Natures Hunting Machine http://www.wildlifeincornwall.com/ Filmed in May 2014 Video Produced by Paul Dinning - Wildlife in Cornwall |
Golden Eagle vs. Jackrabbit |
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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 |
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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 |
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. |
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