Golden Eagle by danob
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Description
Graceful, courageous, spiritual - the symbolic characteristics which has earned the golden eagles their royal title, "King of the Birds."
The golden eagle is the largest of the genus, Buteo, a bird of prey. Their wingspan can reach up to 7 1/2 feet, and they are the soaring "specialist" among all Buteos which includes bald eagles, hawks, and buzzards. They use their large wingspans to catch rising masses of warm air (thermals) and can glide longer and further than other birds. Temperate climates in the Northern Hemispheres of North America, Eurasia, and Northern Africa possess the thermals and are the habitats for the golden eagle. They live mostly in wide open spaces of mountains, desert grasslands, tundra, and open coniferous forests.
Golden eagles can fly up to 80 MPH in level flight, and can dive up 200 MPH. An eagle diving at full speed can simulate the sound of a small aeroplane. Diving is a form of play for the birds, but it is more importantly used as a resourceful means for hunting.
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Comments (67)
Fred255
Amazing photo of an amazing Bird!
Marcel-P
Wonderful and amazing portrait of such a majestic bird again!
flora-crassella
ein wunderbares Raubvogel-Portrait!
kilsbyr
superb
timtripp
first rate!
BorisB
What a gorgeous portrait, really wonderful!!!
hatchert77
Great beauty in this picture. Excellent detail
tetsu-pino
Wow!! It's cool eagle!! Excellent capture.
MrsLubner
Hard to believe they are better at riding air currents than buzzards. I have always felt no bird could utilize those currents better than they could. I have never seen a golden eagle fly though and now I want to just to see that poetic beauty aloft. It certainly has a streamlined, bulleted head shape and that jutting hooked beak is wicked looking as well. Great information - it has made me want to see them for myself. :-)
kenwas
Such a superb portrait and presentation!
carlx
Strong and powerful portrait from the King!!! Amazing view!!!
vlaaitje
wonderful clear eye, excellent pose
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.Thank you for sharing all tghe information of this special bird.
kansas
A wonderful photo of this eagle. I didn't know they could fly that fast.
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
DreamersWish
What a gorgeous capture! That look on his/her face is humbling and sad to me. Beautiful colors and clarity and thank you for the information too!
rainbows
A wonderful clear eye and an outstanding capture, dear Danny. A sight to behold in full flight, no wonder they call him a king... Hugs. DiDi. xx
magnus073
What a simply magnificent photo of this amazing eagle, great work Danny
aquablue
Magnifique ! this is the King !
SapUS59
Superb capture my friend, this is awesome !!
mark.spooner
A lovely capture.
dragonmuse
Gorgeous. Has such an intent stare.
Meisiekind
What an amazingly detailed image Danny. Excellent work done! I understand that you had your birthday this week. Happy birthday dear friend! :)
durleybeachbum
Marvellous detail in this superb shot.
Romia
Excellent!
Cosme..D..Churruca
terrific pic Danny!
erlandpil
Excellent portrait erland
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Wonderful photography.Fantastic eagle, I love. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! A million stars** Happy weekend. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing.Ludy
gizmo563
Awesome shot!
Blush
Beautiful... Excellent capture sweetie Hugs Susan~