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Baku Zoological Park

Golden Eagle

Size and weight

76-93 cm in length and up to 180-240 cm in wingspan
2.8-6.7 kg

Nutrition

Carnivore

Life Span

Up to 50 years

Reproduction

1-3

Conservation status

Least Concern. Included in the Red Book of Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan, Mountains, open and semi-open plains in the Northern Hemisphere

The Golden eagle is a large, powerful raptor that uses its speed and sharp talons to snatch up rabbits, marmots, and ground squirrels. They have even been known to attack full grown deer and fight off coyotes or bears in defense of its prey and young