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Facts about Golden Eagle | Interesting and Fun Facts about Golden Eagle

Quick Facts

Interesting Facts

Quick Facts

1. Its wings are broad and the wingspan is 1.8 to 2.34 metres.

2. Golden Eagles Females are bigger than males.

3. males and females weigh typically 4.05 and 6.35 kg.

4. Golden eagles usually hunt during daylight hours.

5. They incubate the eggs for 40 to 45 days.

6. Golden eagle requires about 230 to 250g of food per day.

7. Females lay from 1 to 4 eggs in 1 time. 

8. They can rotate its head about 270 degrees, just like an owl.

9. They can see their prey from 3 Km away.

10. The oldest Golden Eagle recorded was 31 years and 8 months old. 


Interesting Facts

1. The golden eagle is a very large raptor, their length is around 66 to 102 centimetres.

2. Golden eagles are sometimes considered the best fliers among eagles

3. Golden eagles can reach upto 190 kilometres per hour while hunting.

4. When diving after prey they reach 240 to 320KM per hour speed.

5. Their main food Includes small and medium sized mammals, birds, and reptiles; occasionally carrion.

6. Golden Eagles can see things from 20 feet away that we can only see from 5 feet away.

7. The Golden Eagle's eyeball is so large and so tightly fit that the eagle can barely turn it.







What does Golden Eagles look like?

These birds are dark brown, with light golden-brown feathers on their back of neck. Young eagles of this species typically have white on the tail and often have white markings on the wings.

Where do Golden Eagles lives?

They build large nests in cliffs and other high places. They live in Eurasia, Siberia, Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, North Africa & other European countries.

Are Golden eagles endangered?

The numbers are estimated to be around 170,000 to 250,000 of Golden Eagles around the world. They are not endangered species.

How big are Golden Eagles?

Females Golden Eagles are 36% bigger than males. They are 66 to 102 centimetres in length (26 to 40 inches).

What do Golden Eagles eat?

Their main prey are medium sized mammals, birds, rabbits,Arctic fox, hares, grouse, ptarmigan, gulls and other seabirds.

How much Golden Eagle can lift?

Golden Eagles can lift upto 5 to 6kg of weight. They have been seen lifting large mammals.

How much Golden Eagle weight?

Females are larger than males as we know it. So it's obvious they are heavier than males. They are weigh around 4 to 6.5 kg.

How long Golden Eagle lives?

The oldest Wild Golden Eagle  ever recorded was found in North America who was estimated to be 31 years & 8 months old. The oldest captive Golden Eagle found in Europe lived about 46 years old. Average Lifespan of Golden Eagles are 30 years.

Do Golden Eagles mate for life?

Yes, They do mate for life.

How big is Golden Eagle's wings?

WingSpan of Golden Eagles are around 1.8 to 2.3m long. But it all depends of their species. The longest wingspan of eagle's species are Stellar's Sea Eagle. 

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