Length: 30 - 41"
Habitat:
In its limited Northeast range, the Golden Eagle is found in open mountainous areas, open coniferous forests, and other open and semi-open country. This raptor requires cliffs or tall trees for nesting.
Diet:
The Golden Eagle lives mostly on small to medium-sized mammals, including rabbits, skunks, ground squirrels, and mice. It also preys on medium-sized birds such as grouse and pheasants and, occasionally, larger birds. This eagle will also eat fish and some carrion.
Golden Eagle in Flight
Photo credit: Donna Dewhurst/USFWS
(Credit: U. S. Geological Survey)
Golden Eagle
Breeding Bird Survey Map,
2011-2015
(Image credit: USGS)
Golden Eagle
Range Maps from Cornell
Golden Eagle breeding, migration, nonbreeding and year-round range.
Includes separate map of sightings.
Golden Eagle
Christmas Bird Count Map
Historical CBC Map from USGS