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イヌワシ (Golden Eagle)

Aquila chrysaetos

Near Threatened
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
30 years
Length
85 cm
Weight
5.0 kg
Population
300.0K
Trend
→ Stable

About

世界で最も強力で広く分布する猛禽類の一つであるイヌワシは、翼開長が2.2mに達し、北半球全域の山岳地帯に生息する。卓越した空中ハンターで、滑空飛行と時速200km以上の急降下を利用してウサギ、ノウサギ、ジリス、時には子鹿やキツネを捕食する。多くの文化において数千年にわたる鷹狩り伝統の中心的存在であった。

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.

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.

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore
イヌワシ 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

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 イヌワシ?
The scientific name of イヌワシ is Aquila chrysaetos. It belongs to the genus Aquila.
What is the conservation status of イヌワシ?
イヌワシ (Aquila chrysaetos) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does イヌワシ live?
イヌワシ 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 イヌワシ belong to?
イヌワシ (Aquila chrysaetos) belongs to the genus Aquila, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
What does イヌワシ eat?
イヌワシ is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does イヌワシ live?
イヌワシ has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.
How many イヌワシ are left in the wild?
The estimated wild population of イヌワシ (Aquila chrysaetos) is approximately 300,000 individuals.
What kingdom does イヌワシ belong to?
イヌワシ (Aquila chrysaetos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

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