Golden eagle

The golden eagle is one of the largest birds of prey found in the British Isles with a wingspan of 2m. Their acute eyesight, sharp talons and powerful wings allows them to dive at their quarry at more then 150 miles (241 Kilometres) an hour.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
30/2003
Category
Natural History
Collection Class
Birds
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Common Name
golden eagle
Simple Name
bird

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ACCIPITRIDAE: Aquila chrysaetos (Linnaeus): golden eagle