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Águila real

Aquila chrysaetos

Near Threatened →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

30 years

Length

85 cm

Weight

5.0 kg

Population

300.0K

Trend

→ Stable

About

Entre los rapaces más poderosos y ampliamente distribuidos del mundo, las águilas reales tienen envergaduras de hasta 2,2 metros y habitan terrenos montañosos del Hemisferio Norte. Cazadores aéreos supremos, utilizan el vuelo en planeo y picadas pronunciadas a velocidades superiores a 200 km/h para capturar conejos, liebres, ardillas terrestres y ocasionalmente ciervos jóvenes y zorros. En muchas culturas han sido centrales para las tradiciones de cetrería que abarcan milenios.

Fun Facts

✨ They can dive at speeds of over 320 km/h.
✨ They have been used in falconry for over 2,000 years.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🌿 Grassland 🪨 Rocky Areas

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Águila real is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

300.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Aquila (True Eagles)

Species

Aquila chrysaetos (Águila real)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese イヌワシ

Chinese 金雕

Spanish Águila real

French Aigle royal

German Steinadler

Portuguese águia-real

Russian Беркут

Arabic العقاب الذهبي

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Águila real?

The scientific name of Águila real is Aquila chrysaetos. It belongs to the genus Aquila.

What is the conservation status of Águila real?

Águila real (Aquila chrysaetos) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Águila real live?

Águila real is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Águila real belong to?

Águila real (Aquila chrysaetos) belongs to the genus Aquila, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What does Águila real eat?

Águila real is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Águila real live?

Águila real has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.

How many Águila real are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Águila real (Aquila chrysaetos) is approximately 300,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Águila real belong to?

Águila real (Aquila chrysaetos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).