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Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

UK Birds of Conservation Concern: Green Schedule 1 Protected
Wingspan
200-230 cm
Sightings Logged
0
Legal Protection
Schedule 1 (Special penalties for disturbance)

Species Overview

Britain's premier upland predator, maintaining extensive territories across the Scottish Highlands and Southern Uplands. Favouring undisturbed open mountains, remote glens, and peatland moors, it hunts medium-sized mammals and gamebirds while frequently scavenging deer carrion. Strictly protected under Schedule 1.

Field Identification & Silhouette

Massive raptor soaring with wings raised in a distinct, shallow 'V' (dihedral). Wing bases taper slightly with six deeply incised primary fingers. Long, rounded tail and golden-buff crown and nape. Wingspan: 200 - 230 cm. Distinguish from Common Buzzard (much smaller, compact head) and White-tailed Eagle (flatter wings, wedge tail, massive bill).

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Recent Observations

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No observations logged yet for this species.