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Scientific Name: Aquilla chrysaetos\n\nOther Names: Mountain eagle, American war bird, calumet eagle, king of birds, royal eagle, bird of Jupiter, among others.\n\nAppearance: final adult plumage comes in the 6th year of life, up until then the plumage is constantly changing. Overall and regardless of age, the Golden Eagle has a handsome large, powerful build, long strong legs and feet that are about the size of a human hand. The nape of the neck is covered with light tan feathers (giving a golden appearance) the rest of the body is a dark, chocolate brown. Eyes are a dark brown and very clear. Bill and talons are black, yellow cere. Mature Goldens generally have a dark tail with grey bands and large dark terminal band, although there are some adults that have some vestiges of white in their tails. Immature Goldens (less than 5 years old) have a large white band on their tail from their rump to the dark terminal outer band, the size of the white band and the extent of the dark mottling gives an indication of the bird’s age. A true master in the air, Golden Eagles can soar gracefully for hours, even in strong winds that make other birds find shelter. Wings are long and rounded, wingbeats are slow and powerful. Legs are feathered down to the toes.\n\nSize: Very large, soars with wings flat. Males weigh on average 8-10 pounds, females weigh on average 9-13 pounds. Length is 30 - 40 inches long, wing span is between 6 ½ to 7 ½ feet, females average larger than the males.\n\nRange & Habitat: prefers mountainous areas, above 1500 feet. In the east, the Golden Eagle can be found from Quebec southward down the mountain chains to Tennessee and North Carolina, also found in mountainous regions of the western US and Canada. \n\nFood Preferences: favorite food is rabbits, also very fond of grouse, marmots, ground squirrels, ptarmigans. Will eat fresh carrion. Has been known to eat small mammals, snakes, turtles, great horned owls, cranes, geese, deer, antelope, and even occasionally inse
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