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Primary Traits
4,258.3 g
0 m - 3,630 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Aquila chrysaetos
English name
Golden Eagle
Order
Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae
Genus
Aquila
Species
chrysaetos
Data source
HBW2, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Cosmopolitan
Latitudinal zone
Temperate-Polar
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
3,048 g
Maximum female mass
6,665 g
Minimum male mass
2,387 g
Maximum male mass
4,550 g
Minimum unsexed mass
2,900 g
Maximum unsexed mass
6,000 g
Average mass
4,258.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
3,630 m
Maximum elevation
5,500 m
Elevation range
3,630 m
Typical elevation
1,815 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Grassland
Habitat breadth
6
Primary diet
Vertebrate
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
0.92
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
Monogamous, Polygynous
Cooperative breeding
Occasional help
Nest type
Platform
Nest substrate
Rock, Tree
Minimum broods per year
1
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
1
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
41 d
Maximum incubation period
45 d
Minimum fledging period
65 d
Maximum fledging period
80 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2
Average fledging period
72.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Migratory, Dispersive, Sedentary