Golden eagle / Steinadler (Aquila chrysaetos)

Steinadler. 2022-05-22 12:58:16 Leuk NIKON D5600 ISO 360
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Observations

First documented observation: 2022-05-21 in Leuk and surroundings. Most recent observation: 2022-05-22 in Leuk.

Description

Classification: Genus Aquila (Aquila); Subfamily True hawks (Accipitrinae); Family Accipitridae (Accipitridae)
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, Africa.
Deutschland: Brut-, Jahresvogel RL 2
Vocalization:Not very vocal. A short, clear, yelping "kew". Sometimes in series in mellow tempo. [Link]

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Breeding: 03-23 - 08-18
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=75-88 cm, wingspan=204-220 cm, weight=2840-6665 g
Habitats: Agricultural