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Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos canadensis

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Description:

Large, all-dark eagle with a pale golden nape. Majestic. Found along rivers, in grassland, tundra and other open country - away from people. Much more prevalent in the west. Rare in the East. This Golden Eagle was injured by a car and broke its wing. It is currently in rehabilitation at VINS.

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PublishedApril 21, 2014

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