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Aquila chrysaetos
Golden Eagles use their agility and speed combined with extremely powerful talons to snatch up a variety of prey, including rabbits, marmots, ground squirrels, and large mammals such as foxes and young ungulates. They will also eat carrion if live prey is scarce, as well as reptiles. Birds, including large species up to the size of swans and cranes have also been recorded as prey. For centuries, this species has been one of the most highly regarded birds used in falconry, with the Eurasian subspecies having been used to hunt and kill unnatural, dangerous prey such as Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) in some native communities. Due to their hunting prowess, the Golden Eagle is regarded with great mystic reverence in some ancient, tribal cultures.
This animal always captures my wonder and amazement. Wish I could see them more.
Spotted on Feb 16, 2013
Submitted on May 2, 2013
2 Comments
hahaha :) yes, somehow, they most certainly do. I love your enthusiasm, thank you very much Christy!
Beautiful!! I wish I saw more of them here too!! They seem so much more elusive than the gregarious Bald!! ;-)