Introduction
| Aquila Chrysaetos |
| It is the largest eagle in the Catalan territory, reaching 230 cm long as of wings and is classified as vulnerable. |
| Eagles form lifelong couples throughout their lives and have several nests within their territory which they alternate each season. |
| They build their nests in the cliffs and sometimes in the trees. The nests can reach up to 2 meters in diameter and one meter and a half in height. |
| Its diet is varied, from squirrels, rabbits and partridges, to chamois and deer, the latter as a last resort, asthey prefer to hunt more abundant and easy to hunt animals. In case of extreme need they can even eat carrion. |
| The golden eagle has a privileged vision, they can see a rabbit at a distance of up to 2 km. |
| Other species of raptors that you can observe in the area of the Natural Park of the Capçaleres del Ter and Freser are: the European Honey buzzard, the marcello eagle, the bearded vulture, the common vulture, the eagle paved and the hawk pilgrim . |
| Photo by: Juan Lacruz |
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