One of the best-known birds of prey, the golden eagle is a large raptor with a length of about 102 centimetres and a wingspan of 2.35 metres! It tends to hunt in rugged, isolated areas.
The golden eagle is a skillful diver in the air. It can swoop down on to its prey at speeds of up to 320 km/h. The bird skillfully combines its agility and speed with its powerful feet and sharp talons to snatch its prey. Sometimes, it hunts close to the ground.
The golden eagle builds large nests in cliffs or peaks of mountains, which are used for many years. The bird is highly sought-after in falconry. In some indigenous tribal cultures, it is bestowed divine powers and is regarded with great mystic reverence.
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