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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Near Threatened →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

30 years

Length

85 cm

Weight

5.0 kg

Population

300.0K

Trend

→ Stable

About

세계에서 가장 강력하고 널리 분포하는 맹금류 중 하나인 검독수리는 날개 폭이 2.2m에 달하며 북반구 전역의 산악 지형에 서식한다. 뛰어난 공중 사냥꾼으로 활공 비행과 시속 200km 이상의 가파른 강하를 이용해 토끼, 산토끼, 땅다람쥐, 때로는 어린 사슴과 여우를 포획한다. 많은 문화권에서 수천 년에 걸친 매사냥 전통의 중심에 있어 왔다.

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

Golden Eagle is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

Animal matter 100%

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

300.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (수리목)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Aquila (True Eagles)

Species

Aquila chrysaetos (Golden Eagle)

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 Golden Eagle?

The scientific name of Golden Eagle is Aquila chrysaetos. It belongs to the genus Aquila.

What is the conservation status of Golden Eagle?

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

Where does Golden Eagle live?

Golden Eagle 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 Golden Eagle belong to?

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

What does Golden Eagle eat?

Golden Eagle is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Golden Eagle live?

Golden Eagle has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.

How many Golden Eagle are left in the wild?

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

What kingdom does Golden Eagle belong to?

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).