GOLDEN EAGLE
 University of Minnesota, Crookston's 
mascot since 1996

  • The largest predatory bird in North America

  • Named for the gold-colored feathers on the back of their head and neck.

  • Adult females weigh up to 13 pounds, adult males weigh about 6.5 pounds.

  • Largest nest recorded was 17 feet deep and 4 feet wide.

  • Average prey is 2 pounds, but one bird can carry up to 7 pounds of food during flight.

  • Fly at speeds up to 80 mph, but average 28-32 mph.

  • Each bird requires 600 pounds of prey in a single season.

  • Protected under the Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1962.

 Aquila chrysaetos

"AK-qui-lah": Latin for eagle.

"kris-AY-ee-tos": chrysos means golden 
and aetos means eagle in Greek.

Golden Eagle by Don Baccus

LINKS:

University of Minnesota, CrookstonCreated by Lisa Zluticky, UMC Student, May 2001.  
Natural Resources Department
University of Minnesota, Crookston
2900 University Avenue
Crookston, MN 56716-5001
1-800-UMC-MINN


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