Golden Eagle
Description:
The Golden Eagle (Aquila Chrysaetos) is a large brown and golden colored booted eagle. An immature Bald eagle may be mistaken for the Golden Eagle, but the true Golden eagle has the golden colored boots. This bird of prey can weigh up to 15 pounds and can have a wing span of up to eight feet.
Habitat:
It ranges throughout the Western hemisphere, Europe and Asia. It builds nests on mountain rocks and ledges.
Diet:
It feeds on small mammals and reptiles.
Interesting Facts:
The Golden Eagle is still listed as "threatened" throughout the entire United States. It is illegal for anyone to collect eagles and eagle parts, nests, or eggs without a permit. Possession of a feather or other body part is a felony with a fine of up to $10,000.00 and/or imprisonment, although federally recognized Native Americans are able to possess these emblems which are traditional in their culture.
