The eagle (lat. Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the best known birds of prey of the hawk family, the largest eagle. Distributed in the Northern hemisphere, where it lives mainly in the mountains and to a lesser extent on the flat open and semi-open landscapes. Avoids residential areas sensitive to disturbance by humans. The greater part of the area, sedentary lives, kept in pairs near the nest, on the Northern periphery of the distribution and high altitude birds migrate to less snowy areas. Hunts a variety of prey, often rabbits, rodents and many bird species. Sometimes attack sheep, calves and young deer. The nest on the tree or on a remote rocky ledge. The clutch is usually two eggs, but often only one chick. In Central Asia the Golden eagle is used for hunting for foxes, hares, sometimes wolves and gazelles.
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