Golden eagle by Ac-Dc

Photography • Animals • posted on Aug 29, 2009

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Description

Explain from Wikipedia: The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. Like all eagles, it belongs to the family Accipitridae. Once widespread across the Holarctic, it has disappeared from many of the more heavily populated areas. Despite being locally extinct or uncommon, the species is still fairly ubiquitious, being present in Eurasia, North America and parts of Africa. These birds are dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on their heads and necks. It has a wingspan averaging over 2 m (7 ft) and up to 1 m (3 ft) in body length. They are extremely swift, and can dive upon their quarry at speeds of more than 150 miles (241 kilometers) per hour[citation needed]. Golden eagles use their speed and sharp talons to snatch up rabbits, marmots, and ground squirrels. They also eat carrion, reptiles, birds, fish, and smaller fare such as large insects. They have even been known to attack full grown deer.[citation needed] Golden eagle pairs maintain territories that may be as large as 60 square miles (155 square kilometers). They are monogamous and may remain with their mate for several years or possibly for life. Golden eagles nest in high places including cliffs, trees, or human structures such as telephone poles. They build huge nests to which they may return for several breeding years. Females lay from one to four eggs, and both parents incubate them for 40 to 45 days. Typically, one or two young survive to fledge in about three months.

Comments (12)

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PSDuck

3:35AM | Sat, 29 August 2009

Beautiful capture!

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morningglory

5:58AM | Sat, 29 August 2009

Super detail and beauty of a shot.

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virginiese

6:50AM | Sat, 29 August 2009

I love these creatures ! nice portrait :-)

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beachzz

10:22AM | Sat, 29 August 2009

WOW--absolutely amazing foto!!

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MOSKETON

10:27AM | Sat, 29 August 2009

MUY BUENA IMAGEN, PERO TODO LO DEL TEXTO Y NO POR TI, NO ME TERMINA DE GUSTAR, EL QUE QUIERA SABER QUE ES QUE LO BUSQUE. ESTO DE RENDEROSITY ES RENDER Y IMAGEN, LO DEL TECTO Y POESIAS Y OTRAS COSAS NO TERMINO DE VERLO CLARO. NO HAY QUE DEMOSTRAR QUE SABEMOS ESCRIBIR, SI NO QUE SABEMOS HACER FOTOS, CREO YO, DESDE MIS ADENTROS. Y SI UNA FOTO HAY QUE EXPLIXARLA APARTE DE DATOS TECNICOS NO TERMINO DE VERLO CLARO, ES MI OPINION, Y SI MOLESTA ESTE COMENTARIO, ME LO DICES Y LO QUITO. MUCHAS GRACIAS. NO ES PERSONAL ES EN GENERAL.

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durleybeachbum

2:47PM | Sat, 29 August 2009

A stunningly perfect photo!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

4:43PM | Sat, 29 August 2009

estupenda Ivan, incluido info!

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tofi

7:27PM | Sat, 29 August 2009

Absolutely beautiful capture of the Eagle! I've always been fascinated with these birds for some reason... so very powerful and interesting qualities and traits! A very informative and much appreciated little bit of factual information you've attached as well. It's amazing how these birds can just stare out into space for hours on end.... yet so very observant at the same time! Gorgeous perspective and textures!

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