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adult upperwing European distribution immature

Identification

The massive size of a Golden Eagle may not be obvious from a distance so you have to notice its shape. The Eagle is relatively long-headed and long-tailed and, above all, its wings are exceptionally long and relatively straight-edged with deeply fingered tips. The impression is of long narrow planks held up in a shallow' V'. The Golden nape is about the only noteworthy plumage feature on an adult eagle but the immatures have striking white markings in their wings and tails.

Habitat

Breeds on rocky outcrops in mountainous country and on sea cliffs. Winters on uplands in open country.

Migration

Generally a resident species although some birds migrate from Scandinavia and Finland to eastern Europe in winter.

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For the purposes of our bird news services, Golden Eagle is classed as Local: generally fairly regular or common species that a 'county lister' or a birding beginner might be interested in going to see. (Note that rarity levels are currently applied nationally and may not reflect local variations in abundance.)

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Golden Eagle breeds in the following countries (Bird News Extra subscribers will see population statistics and information on trends for each country):

Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Britain
Bulgaria
Croatia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Italy
Latvia
Lichtenstein
Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Serbia and Montenegro
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine

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	Missing Golden Eagle is probably dead, says RSPB	Monday 5th April 2004
	The female from the only pair of Golden Eagles in England has not been seen for several weeks. Her absence from the breeding valley in the Lake District at this time of year is very unusual, and it is feared that she may have died.   read on

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