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SPECIES PROFILE
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
Aquila
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Mountains across Europe
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Mountains, moorland, remote wilderness
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Accipitriformes
FAMILY
Accipitridae
GENUS
Aquila
📋 Description
SIZE
66-102 cm body length, wingspan 180-230 cm, 3-7 kg
COLORATION
Dark brown, golden nape
ADAPTATIONS
Powerful, long broad wings, territorial
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Mountains, moorland, remote wilderness
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Mountains across Europe
REPRODUCTION
1-3 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Hares, grouse, carrion
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Persecution, habitat disturbance
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Golden Eagle is a majestic mountain raptor with golden feathers on the nape. It can take prey as large as young deer and is highly territorial.
2
It is one of the most powerful birds of prey in Europe and a symbol of wilderness.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Scottish Highlands
Pyrenees France
Alps Switzerland
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Look for huge eagles soaring over mountains and moorland.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Year-round
