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Golden eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

Description:

This golden eagle lives at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Homosassa, Florida. According to its caregiver, this eagle was shot and its wing was badly damaged and now unable to fly. This beautiful golden eagle has been at this wildlife park for 25 years. The Golden Eagle is a large raptor with a dark brown body and golden-brown feathers on back of head and nape. Eyes and bill are dark. Cere is yellow. Legs are completely feathered. Feet are yellow.

Habitat:

This golden eagle lives at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Homosassa, Florida.

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2 Comments

mary.gallo.m
mary.gallo.m 9 years ago

Yes, it is a sad story about this eagle. But he is well cared for at his home in the wildlife park. Thanks FlameGriffon

M.A. Orendan
M.A. Orendan 9 years ago

Poor Eagle...

mary.gallo.m
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mary.gallo.m

Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 20, 2015
Submitted on Feb 25, 2015

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