They prey mostly on small and medium rodents but will also eat reptiles, fish, other birds, carrion and even young deer and foxes.
Most do not migrate seasonally this is only true for birds living in the northern part of their range.
They tend to prefer open habitat in mountainous areas, as well as tundra, grasslands, woodlands and along bodies of water. They are found across Eurasia, northern Africa, and western North America in a variety of habitats. Golden eagles are one of the most widespread birds of prey. Lifespan is about 30 years in the wild, and up to 46 under human care. Juveniles are darker in color, with white patches in the flight feathers which may be divided by darker feathers, and a large amount of white on the tail with a black band at the tip. Legs are feathered and large talons are yellow. The bill is dark at the tip, fading to a lighter color, with a yellow base. Coloration tends to fade over time with sun exposure. Females, like with other raptors, are larger and heavier than males.Īdult birds are primarily brown, with golden brown on the back of the crown and neck, and some grey on the wings and tail. They have a long, broad wingspan of up to 7 feet and weigh between 6-15 pounds. The golden eagle is the largest bird of prey in North America. They typically soar with wings lifted into a slight “V” and the wingtip feathers spread like fingers.Golden eagles are often mistaken for juvenile bald eagles, as their coloration and size are very similar.The Golden eagle is the national bird of Mexico.Eagle pairs add to their nest every year so that some grow to a massive size the largest was six feet wide.Golden eagles can carry prey up to 8 pounds and dive at 200 miles per hour.The highest density of nesting golden eagles in the world lies in southern Alameda County, California.Our golden eagle resides in the Koret Animal Resource Center.
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