Golden Eagle Resources

Golden eagles are birds of prey, scientifically known as Aquila chrysaetos. They have a golden nape, dark brown body and two pale brown bands across the tail with a wingspan of more than 2 meters. Golden eagles have habitations across the Northern Hemisphere with institutions dedicated to studying, rehabilitating and preserving the birds. The United States National Park Service, the World Bird Sanctuary, the Peregrine Fund and the National Audubon Society provide information about habitats and identification of golden eagles.

  1. National Park Service

    • Young golden eagle

      The United States National Park Service overseas the Denali National Park in Alaska, which is one of the biggest golden eagle habitats of the U.S. Many of the documents on the National Park Service website come from studies of the golden eagle population at Denali National Park. The site provides information about golden eagle populations in national parks across the United States, golden eagle nesting and breeding habits, preferred habitat, migration, history and descriptions to help identify golden eagles.

    World Bird Sanctuary

    • Golden eagle mating pairs hunt and rest together.

      The World Bird Sanctuary located in Valley Park, Missouri is dedicated to the rescue, preservation and rehabilitation of birds worldwide. Originally, the institution provided a safe and natural home for eagles with injuries too severe to allow release back to the wild. Currently, it provides rescue and rehabilitation to birds of prey as well as consultation to governments developing habitats both in the wild and for zoological displays. The Sanctuary's website contains a history of golden eagles, their identification, habitats and diet. It also provides adoption services for birds that cannot survive in the wild.

    The Peregrine Fund

    • The Peregrine Fund is dedicated to worldwide conservation of birds of prey. Located in Boise, Idaho, it provides a source of education for bird conservation. Programs include tours of the onsite falconry and daily live bird presentations that teach the basics of birds of prey. The Peregrine Fund has an online research library for bird enthusiasts, documentation detailing conservation efforts as well as a fact sheet page for golden eagles explaining their migration, habitats, feeding and breeding habits. The site also provides additional references for golden eagle information.

    The National Audubon Society

    • The National Audubon Society has local chapters and conservatories nationwide. Publications include the "National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds, Western Region" and the "National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds, Eastern Region." These guides contain pictures and identification details about all birds including the golden eagle.