Golden Eagle
NameGolden Eagle
Common NameGolden Eagle
Scientific NameAquila chrysaetos
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)205
Length (cm)77
Weight (g)4425
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark brown body plumage with striking golden-brown feathers on the nape and hindneck. The flight feathers are dark, and the tail is typically dark brown with some lighter barring. Juveniles often have a white patch at the base of the primary flight feathers and a distinct white tail with a broad dark terminal band.
Vocalization / CallGolden Eagles are generally silent, but can produce a variety of calls including high-pitched yelps, whistles, and chirps, especially during territorial displays or when disturbed near the nest.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsmountains, grasslands, tundra, deserts, forest edges, open country
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Eurasia, and parts of North Africa. They inhabit a vast range from arctic tundra to deserts and high mountains.
Identifying Featuresgolden nape feathers, large size, powerful hooked beak, dark brown plumage, soaring flight with slight dihedral wing shape, feathered tarsi
Description
The Golden Eagle is a large, powerful raptor known for its dark brown plumage and distinctive golden-brown feathers on the nape and hindneck. It is an apex predator, often seen soaring gracefully over open country while hunting.
