The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, fastest, nimblest raptors in North America. Lustrous gold feathers gleam on the back of its head and neck; a powerful beak and talons advertise its hunting prowess.

May 12, 2017 · The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, fastest, nimblest raptors in North America. Lustrous gold feathers gleam on the back of its head and neck; a powerful beak and talons advertise its hunting prowess.

The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, fastest, nimblest raptors in North America. Lustrous gold feathers gleam on the back of its head and neck; a powerful beak and talons advertise its hunting prowess.

May 12, 2017 · The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, fastest, nimblest raptors in North America. Lustrous gold feathers gleam on the back of its head and neck; a powerful beak and talons advertise its hunting prowess.

Apr 3, 2015 · When perched, Ferruginous Hawks have rusty tones in the breast and wing coverts and lack the eagle's golden nape. © Chris Wood / Macaulay Library Colorado, January 10, 2016

The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. These regal birds aren’t really bald, but their white-feathered heads gleam in contrast to their chocolate-brown body and wings.

Jan 16, 2011 · In flight, Golden Eagles have smaller heads and seemingly longer tails than Bald Eagles. Goldens have solid inner wing linings, while juvenile Bald Eagles have mottled wing linings.

Jan 1, 2017 · If you’ve gone looking for raptors on a clear day, your heart has probably leaped at the sight of a large, soaring bird in the distance– perhaps an eagle or osprey. But if it's soaring with its wings raised in a V and making wobbly circles, it's likely a Turkey Vulture.

The Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. These regal birds aren’t really bald, but their white-feathered heads gleam in contrast to their chocolate-brown body and wings.

Feb 13, 2017 · Adult Golden Eagles raise their wings slightly in flight similar to a Turkey Vulture, but they are larger and do not teeter or wobble as they soar like vultures do. © Jeff Bleam / Macaulay Library Nevada, April 06, 2017