On the territory of Russia, in its most remote corners, in the mountainous regions of the Caucasus, Sayan and Altai, the golden eagle lives - a majestic and graceful bird. Small habitats are also seen in the southern part of the Far East, but golden eagle populations are small there. It can be found all over the world: in Europe, Asia, North America and Northwest Africa. However, at the same time, the bird is listed in the International Red Book as a rare endangered species.
The golden eagle is a bird of impressive size. The body length reaches 1 meter, and the wing size is 60-70 cm, large individuals weigh from 3 to 6 kg. Females are usually larger than males and weigh more. The plumage is a beautiful brown color interspersed with red and light marble in the tail and abdomen. The beak is dark, hooked, bent down, paws are yellow with sharp black claws. This species belongs to the hawk family. The golden eagle bird (photo is above) is the largest eagle, a predator hunting all kinds of game.
As a victim, he often chooses hares, foxes, martens, ground squirrels, roe deer cubs, sometimes encroaches on homecattle. In a hungry time, the golden eagle is able to eat carrion, as well as hunt mice, squirrels, and reptiles. A married couple builds their nests in forests, in the most impenetrable thickets or on a cliff, in an inaccessible place. This predator does not like fuss, other people's interference and proximity to anyone. They lead mainly a sedentary lifestyle, but individuals inhabiting the north-east of Siberia move to warmer climes for the winter. Also, young birds often roam.
The bird of prey, the golden eagle, forms a pair for life - these huge eagles are devoted to each other, one family nest serves as a common home for several years. It should be noted that the size of this housing is impressive. A person could easily live in it, because the diameter of the nest reaches 3 meters, and the height is 2 meters! The nest is made of strong branches of a tree, branches and brushwood. In early March, a clutch of eggs appears in it, consisting of 1–3 pieces. The color of the shell is off-white with brown streaks. The female takes care of the offspring, incubates the eggs for 43-45 days, sometimes she is replaced by the father of the family. At the end of spring, eagles are born, completely helpless and completely dependent on the care and attention of their parents - downy white chicks. At 75-80 days, the grown chicks take to the wing. Young fledglings in the first year of life are darker than their parents, sometimes they appear completely black. They acquire their permanent color only at the 5-6th year of life.
Berkut is a bird with sharp eyesight. A hare, for example, he is able to see for 4 km. In addition, it is also the fastest predator from the Falcon order. His flightlight, maneuverable, graceful, dive speed develops up to 100 km/h. Despite its size, the golden eagle is a rather active bird, and most of its life is devoted to hunting. Habitats and population density of territories depend on the availability of food in the area, but humans remain the main cause of population decline.
As a result of massive deforestation, the use of pesticides, and urbanization, the area suitable for habitation is sharply reduced. For this reason, part of the territories inhabited by golden eagles has been declared a protected area, and the bird itself is protected in many countries.
