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Golden Eagle(Aquila chrysaetos),The Golden Eagle is named for the golden buff-colored feathers on the crown and nape of the neck. The adult body color is usually dark brown, This bird has a wing span from 6-7 feet (1.8-2.1 m) and weighs 8-12 pounds (3.6-5.4 kg). It may carry a weight up to 7 pounds, but prey averages around 2 pounds. The Golden Eagle feeds mainly on ground squirrels, hares, and birds such as cranes, owls, and ptarmigans. golden eagles are capable of killing large game animals (i.e., Dall sheep lambs,small deer, etc.)
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M Smith 13 May 2011
Amazing; you can tell he really means business!!!Emily Reed 17 Sep 2006
Fantastic bird photo, Gary!Maddison Jamison 31 Mar 2006
What a beauty Gary! Would you mind if I painted him? I love the way the light falls across his cere and feathers. He is just perfect!Katrina P 11 Oct 2005
May I? This is the one I want to do.aaron hansler 28 Aug 2005
WOW!!! you have some great work Gary!!