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Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
| Scientific Classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Accipitriformes |
| Family: | Accipitridae |
| Species: | Aquila chrysaetos |
| Common: | Golden eagle |
The Golden eagle can be found in Eurasia, North America and parts of Africa.
Identification
Adults
Adult male and female Golden eagles are similar in appearance. They are a very large, dark brown raptor with a large hooked bill. They have a golden sheen on head, very long and broad wings and a long broad tail.
Immature
Immature birds are similar to the adults, but with white base to tail and white patches in wings.
Gallery
Golden eagle
San Francisco Zoo (2008)
Golden eagle
San Francisco Zoo (2005)
Related Page Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Class: Aves (birds)Family: Accipitridae (hawks, eagles)Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)