Golden+Eagle+-+Macsen

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 * [[image:birdsmart/goleagle.jpg width="449" height="380"]] || **The golden eagle is federally protected under the Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1962. In some parts, a decline of golden eagle populations has been recorded. Washington and Montana list it as a species of special concern; and Maine, New Hampshire and New York recognize it as an endangered species**
 * ===The Golden Eagle is one of the largest, fastest hunting birds in North America. The Golden Eagle has a powerful beak, and talons which it uses to hunt jackrabbits and other small mammals. The Golden Eagle will defend it's young, or sometimes it's dinner, even against larger animals.=== || [[image:http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1629783995111&id=0861694d9fa3585f9643a45173f99548&url=http%3a%2f%2fcs.birdwatchingdaily.com%2fBRDCS%2fcfs-file.ashx%2f__key%2fCommunityServer.Components.PostAttachments%2f00.00.07.29.91%2fGolden-Eagle.jpg width="300" height="240" caption="cs.birdwatchingdaily.com"]] ||  ||   ||
 * ** The oldest known golden eagle lived to 46 years in captivity. In the wild, golden eagles have been known to live up to 32 years. **
 * ** The oldest known golden eagle lived to 46 years in captivity. In the wild, golden eagles have been known to live up to 32 years. **
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