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The Golden Eagle has a wingspan averaging over 7 ft (2 m) and up to 3 ft (1 m) in body length.
Golden Eagles often have a division of labor when hunting: one partner drives the prey to its waiting partner, who swoops in for the kill. They have good eyesight and can spot their prey from long distances. The talons are used for killing and carrying their prey. The beak is used exclusively for eating. Their prey includes marmots, hares and mice. It can sometimes include martens, other birds, foxes, young deer and livestock, such as lambs and young goats. During winter months, when food is scarce, these eagles will supplement their diet by scavenging on carrion.
In Kyrgystan, Golden Eagles are still used to hunt foxes and wolves.
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Major Generalist at 4:22pm on Mar. 4, 2008
about 1 year ago
I saw my first golden eagle in the wild while passing through New York last summer. I guess they're coming back. I've seen them out West, but never expected to see them off the NYS Thruway. We have deer eating the shrubs in our backyard. Look like Bambi, act like overgrown rodents. Hmmm.... This video does give one ideas. Reply...
JimmyL at 1:12pm on Mar. 4, 2008
about 1 year ago
I want an eagle! I promise I'll go hunting for deer everyday... I promise! Anyone?
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englslady at 10:09pm on Jan. 22, 2008
about 1 year ago
Wow, that was one take-down for sure. Reply...
Fittizo Lettore at 7:07pm on Jan. 11, 2008
about 1 year ago
This doesn't look ur kinda stuff but really great man... Reply...
Hunter N. Fisher at 3:28pm on Dec. 29, 2007
about 1 year ago
You don't see that everyday. Reply...
Farrman46 at 1:22pm on Dec. 14, 2007
about 1 year ago
That was so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reply...