The Golden Eagle and CLHS
The Golden Eagle is native to California. They are
seen in the area around our campus. Loss of habitat to development has made
seeing a Golden Eagle a rare occurence in our area.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
Golden Eagle
Scientific Name: Aquila chrysaetos
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Falconiformes
Family: Accpiitridae
Genus: Aquila
Species: chrysaetos
Natural Range
Golden Eagles have a wider range than other eagles.
Golden eagles can also be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Click
here for a map of their range in North America.
Interesting Facts
A pair of Golden Eagles stay together for life.
When the babies are born they are entirely white. Length:
32 inches, Wingspan: 7 feet. Golden Eagles have
a lifespan
of about 15 years. Their hunting territory extends up to 162 square miles.
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The Golden Eagle and CLHS
The Golden Eagle is native to California. They are
seen in the area around our campus. Loss of habitat to development has made
seeing a Golden Eagle a rare occurence in our area.