Subspecies:chrysaetos recorded in Britain (of 7 subsp. in the world)
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Length:
82 cm
Wingspan:
212 cm
Weight:
M: 3.7 kg F: 5.3 kg
Scientific name from:
L.: aquila=an eagle
and Gr.: khrusos=gold + aetos=an eagle
World Distribution:
Locally in Europe, Asia & North America
Habitat:
Tundra, moor, open coniferous forest
Diet:
Mostly mammals or birds, taken both alive or as carrion
TitBit:
Contrary to common belief, eagles are unlikely to carry off lambs (or babies), as they would never fly - a brown hare (c. 6-7lbs) is probably represents their limit
Population and Distribution
Population Trend:
No population trend available
Distribution:
No distribution maps available
British Population Size:
Summer:
442 pairs
in 2003
First Record:
10th Century
[Fossil evidence from
early Holocene, up to 10,000 yr ago]
Latest Survey:
Eaton, M.A. et al. (2007) Bird Study 54:212-220
Habitat Occupancy (in the Breeding Season):
No habitat data from BBS
European Population Size:
Summer:
7900 to 10 thousand pairs
Population Assesment from Birds in Europe
Distribution in Europe
Listed on the Appendices/Schedules of:
WCA(I,IV), WBD(I), Bern(III), Bonn(II), CITES(II)
Survey Results:
Breeding and Survival
Egg Size:
75 x 58 mm
Egg Weight:
142.0 g (of which 10 % is shell)
Number of Nest Records:
14
Clutch Size:
2 eggs
Incubation:
43 - 45 days
by the:
Female (occ. Male)
Fledging:
65 - 70 days
as:
Altricial, downy
First Clutches Laid:
Unavailable
Number of Broods:
1
Number Ringed:
26
Adult Survival:
No data
Juvenile Survival:
No data
Age at First Breeding:
4
years
Typical Lifespan:
No data
Maximum Recorded Age:
15yr10m
(Sweden: 32yr 0m)
Biometrics
Ring Size:
Special
Wing Length
Adult:
Insufficient Data.
Juvenile:
Insufficient Data.
Male:
Insufficient Data
Female:
Insufficient Data
Weight
Adult:
Insufficient Data.
Juvenile:
Insufficient Data.
Male:
Insufficient Data
Female:
Insufficient Data
Other Names
Gaelic:
Iolaire-bhuidhe
Welsh:
Eryr Euraid
Danish:
Kongeørn
Dutch:
Steenarend
Finnish:
Maakotka
French:
Aigle royal
German:
Steinadler
Hungarian:
Szirti sas
Icelandic:
Gullörn
Irish:
Iolar Fíréan
Italian:
Aquila reale
Norwegian:
Kongeørn
Polish:
Orzel przedni
Portuguese:
Águia-real
Spanish:
Águila real
Swedish:
Kungsörn
Local Names: Erne
Collective Noun: Convocation
For More Information...
Books and Monographs:
Watson, J. 1997 The golden eagle Poyser, London
[598.521 WAT]
Gordon, S. 2003 Days with the golden eagle Whittles Publishing, Caithness
[598.521GOR]
McGrady, M. 1997 BWP Update 1:99-114
See Also:
All About Birds (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
Gough, G.A. et al. (1998) Patuxent Bird Identification Infocenter
Wikipedia entry
State of the Nations Birds by Chris Mead
Recent sightings and information from BirdGuides.com
These data should be cited as: Robinson, R.A. (2005) BirdFacts: profiles of birds occurring in Britain & Ireland (v1.22, Oct 2008). BTO Research Report 407, BTO, Thetford (http://www.bto.org/birdfacts)
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