Aquila chrysaetos
Sundance was transferred to ONC in August 2009 from the Great Basin Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Price, Utah. He sustained wing injuries from a gunshot wound, leaving him flightless. We are unsure of his exact age. Here at ONC, you will often find Sundance sitting on his perch, hopping around his mew, or on an Outreach Program. Sundance enjoys tearing apart pine bows and carboard boxes.
- Average Weight: 7-14 pounds
- Wingspan: 6-8 feet
- Lifespan in the Wild: 30 years
- Lifespan in Captivity: 40 years
Fascinating Facts:
The Golden Eagle is a bird of prey living in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widely distributed species of eagle. They are one of the best-known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. They are found in open country in the vicinity of hills, cliffs and bluffs.
