Golden eagle  (Aquila chrysaetos)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

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Glossary

  • Palaearctic: the region that includes Europe, the part of Asia to the north of the Himalayan-Tibetan barrier, North Africa and most of Arabia.

References

  1. NBN Species Dictionary. (Feb 2003): Available on-line from: http://yaw.nhm.ac.uk/nhm/
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D. & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins bird guide. Harper Collins Publishers Ltd., London.
  3. JNCC SPA Suite for golden eagle (October 2003): www.jncc.gov.uk/UKSPA/Species/accounts/A6-48.pdf
  4. Greenoak, F. (1979) All the birds of the air: the names, lore and literature of British birds. Book Club Associates, London.
  5. Buczaki, S. (2002) Fauna Britannica. Hamlyn, London.
  6. RSPB- Golden eagle (October 2003): www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/g/goldeneagle/index.asp
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