Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Least Concern
The Golden Eagle is one of the most powerful predators in the sky. Named for the golden-brown feathers on the back of their head and neck, these magnificent raptors can spot prey from over a mile away.
Golden Eagles have been symbols of power for centuries and appear on the flags and seals of many countries. They can carry prey weighing up to half their body weight!
Size
Wingspan as wide as a tall person is tall!
Very Large (>60 cm)
Wingspan: 220 cm
Weight: 4500 g
Colors
brown
yellow
black
Habitat
mountaingrasslandtundra
Diet
small mammalsbirdscarrion
Fun Facts
- ✨Golden Eagles can see 8 times better than humans!
- ✨They've been used for hunting by Mongolian nomads for 6,000 years.
- ✨Golden Eagles mate for life and use the same nest for years.
- ✨Their talons can exert 400 pounds per square inch of pressure!
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: unknown