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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

Among the most powerful and widely distributed raptors in the world, golden eagles have wingspans reaching 2.2 meters and inhabit mountainous terrain across the Northern Hemisphere. Supreme aerial hunters, they use soaring flight and steep dives at speeds over 200 km/h to capture rabbits, hares, ground squirrels, and occasionally young deer and foxes. In many cultures they have been central to falconry traditions spanning millennia.

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

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

300.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Accipitriformes (อันดับเหยี่ยว)

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 (สัตว์).