Golden Eagles

The Northern Hemisphere is home to the golden eagle, or Aquila chrysaetos. It is the eagle species that is most widely distributed. They rank among the most well-known raptors in the Northern Hemisphere. These birds have golden-brown feathers on their napes and dark brown bodies. Golden eagles hunt a variety of prey, primarily hares, rabbits, marmots, and other ground squirrels, using their agility, speed, strong feet, and enormous, pointed talons.

Golden eagles frequently hunt mice and other small animals, but they have also been observed occasionally swooping down to capture some rabbits and hares. Even even larger creatures like deer have occasionally been observed to come under attack.

Golden eagles typically swoop down on their prey and catch them, killing and carrying them away with their keen talons. They have a significant advantage over animals like hares since being in the air levels the playing field in terms of speed and makes it even harder for the hare to flee.