Golden Eagle

• Size: F: 6-15lbs, M: 7.9lbs // 2-3' longā€”5-7.5' wingspan
• Diet: Rabbits, marmots, ground squirrels, carrion, reptiles, birds, fish, and insects
• Seasonal Habits: Migrate up to thousands of miles to wintering grounds
• Temperament: Powerful enough to kill a man; but are not known to attack adult humans

The golden eagle is one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widely distributed species of eagle. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. These birds are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their napes.