Species
Aquila chrysaetos (Golden eagle)
Aquila chrysaetos. Photo: (c) Spencer Holmes, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widely distributed species of eagle. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. These birds are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their napes. Immature eagles of this species typically have white on the tail and often have white markings on the wings. Golden eagles use their agility and speed combined with powerful…
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