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The golden eagle(Aquila chrysaetos) is a bird of preyliving in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widely distributed species of eagle. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. They are one of the best-known birds of preyin the Northern Hemisphere.
The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, fastest, nimblest raptors in North America. Lustrous gold feathers gleam on the back of its head and neck; a powerful beak and talons advertise its hunting prowess.
The golden eagle is the national bird of Germany, Mexico and Afghanistan. It is revered in many countries, forming the basis of everything from coats of arms to spiritual customs. It is even used to hunt and kill wolves in certain Central Asian communities.
Lifecycle and body size information about Golden Eagle, including statistics on nesting, eggs and lifespan based on BTO ringing and nest recording data.
The golden eagle is the top predator in the Scottish countryside; it is a massive bird of prey that mainly hunts rabbits and mountain hares but will also catch foxes, young deer and large birds like grouse.
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Large and impressive raptor with a range encompassing much of the Northern Hemisphere. Mostly dark brown; the namesake golden nape can be hard to see, especially from below. Immatures have a white patch on the underwing and a white tail base.
Learn about the Golden eagle, the most widely distributed species of eagle in the Northern Hemisphere. Find out its appearance, distribution, behavior, diet, mating habits, and conservation status on Animalia.bio.
