A social hunter

Golder Eagle

Golder Eagle 06The Golden Eagle of Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, Rhode Island

The Golden Eagle is one of the largest and most powerful birds of prey in North America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including mountains, forests, and open areas. The Golden Eagle at Roger Williams Park Zoo is a female named Gina. She is about 2.5 feet tall and weighs 9.9 pounds. She has a wingspan of about 7 feet. Gina's feathers are a dark brown color with a golden sheen on her head and neck. She has a yellow beak and talons.

Golden Eagles are carnivores, and their diet consists of small mammals, such as rabbits, rodents, and marmots. They will also eat birds, fish, and reptiles. Golden Eagles are excellent hunters, and they use their sharp eyesight and talons to catch their prey.

Gina is a very active eagle, and she loves to fly. She can soar for long distances, and she can even dive at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour. Gina is also a very social bird, and she enjoys interacting with her keepers and the other animals at the zoo.

Here are some other interesting facts about Golden Eagles:

• They are found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• They are the national bird of Mexico and the United States state of Alaska.
• They are the largest eagle in North America.
• They can live for up to 30 years in the wild.
• They are an endangered species in some parts of their range.

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Golder Eagle 07

Golder Eagle 07The Golden Eagle of Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, Rhode Island

Note: This is written with the help of my high school-aged son, Jonathan, who spends his summers (and other times of the year) working with the campers in Roger Williams Park Zoo "ZooCamp" program. 
 

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