Golden eagle
Enw gwyddonol: Aquila chrysaetos
The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden eagle numbers are soaring high today thanks to conservation efforts.
Species information
Ystadegau
Length: 76-90cmWingspan: 2.2m
Weight: 3.7-5.3kg
Average lifespan: 23 years
Statws cadwraethol
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.