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Eagles by Ghirin 2007

The Altai golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a large eagle native to the northern hemisphere.  The eagle is named for the golden feathers on the head and neck. There are 6 recognized subspecies of golden eagle based on geographic location, size, and plumage. The Altai Mountains of Central Asia are home to one subspecies of golden eagle (A.c. kamtschatica).
References:  http://www.pauldfrost.co.uk/goldeneagle.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Eagle

Aquila (Aetos Dios) was the giant golden eagle companion of Zeus. This large bird was the keeper of the lightning bolts. Aquila is now a constellation in the summer sky of the northern hemisphere.    References:  http://www.theoi.com/Ther/AetosDios.html

The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a species of sea eagle native to North America. The eagle gets its name from the striking contrast of white and dark brown feathers.

The eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) is large bird of prey found mainly in eastern Europe and western Asia. This is a large eagle that prefers open country with a limited number of trees. Its favorite prey is a native rodent called the suslik.

The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is one of the largest eagles in the world.  Native to the tropical forests of the New World, this eagle has large, broad wings for efficient flying through trees.

The steppe eagle (Aquila nipalensis)is a large bird of prey found in eastern Europe and most of Asia. The birds are migratory and have wintering grounds in Africa and India.

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