Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Diet

Preys mainly on small to medium-sized mammals, although capable of taking larger birds and mammal prey. Will also eat carrion, catch fish, rob nests, and steal food from other birds.

Habitat

Found in open and semi-open country; primarily in mountains up to 12,000 feet, canyonlands, rimrock terrain, and riverside cliffs and bluffs.

Nesting

Builds a nest of sticks and vegetation. Resident birds continue adding nest material year-round, reusing the same nest for multiple seasons. Nests average 5-6 feet wide. Lays 1-3 eggs, and incubation is 41-45 days.

Did you know?

The golden eagle is the most common official national animal in the world – it’s the emblem of Afghanistan, Germany, Mexico, Egypt, and Scotland.