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Golden Eagle — printable fact sheet
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Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
The Golden Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful raptors in the Northern Hemisphere, renowned for its striking golden-brown plumage and piercing eyes. It soars effortlessly over mountains, plateaus, and open landscapes, using its exceptional eyesight to spot prey from gr…
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- In some cultures, Golden Eagles have been trained for traditional hunting, especially in Central Asia, where they help hunt foxes and other animals.
- Golden Eagles can reach diving speeds of up to 240 km/h (150 mph) when hunting. They build some of the largest nests of any bird, sometimes using the same nest for decades. Their eyesight is estimated to be 4–8 times sharper than that of humans.
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