About 5,000 golden eagles winter in eastern U.S.
January 1, 2020
Golden eagles are back from Canada, spending the winter in the eastern U.S.
Researcher Trish Miller said there are probably around 5,000 east of the Mississippi River, compared to estimates of 1,000 to 2,500 when she and her husband, Michael Lanzone, began studying them in 2005. Other scientists have come up with similar figures.
Golden eagles are among North America's largest birds of prey, some with wingspans broader than 7 feet (2.1 meters). They're mostly brown, but are named for the golden feathers at the back of the head and neck. An estimated 100,000 to 200,000 live worldwide, including...
For access to this article please
sign in or
subscribe.
Reader Comments(0)