Golden Eagle

(Aquila chrysaetos)

Conservation Status
Golden Eagle
Photo by Christa Rittberg
  IUCN Red List

LC - Least Concern

     
  NatureServe

N5B, N5N - Secure Breeding and Nonbreeding

SNRM, SNRN - Unranked Migrant and Nonbreeding

     
  Minnesota

not listed

     
           
 
Description
 
 

 

 
     
 

Size

 
 

27½ to 33 in length

73 to 87 wingspan

 
     
 

Voice

 
 

 

 
     
 

Similar Species

 
     
     
 
Habitat
 
 

Semiopen areas, riversides, bluffs

 
     
 
Biology
 
 

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.

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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
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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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