The American golden eagle is mainly recognized by its blackish to dark brown plumage. Feathers on the nape are rusty-reddish.
Size & Weight
(Male)
WING LENGTH: 1 to 64 cm (23.3 to 25.2 in)
WEIGHT: 2.5 to 4.47 kg (5.5 to 9.9 lb)
WINGSPAN: (male and female) 04 m (6 ft 8 in)
(Female)
WING LENGTH: 1 to 67.4 cm (23.7 to 26.5 in)
WEIGHT: 3.6 to 6.4 kg (7.9 to 14.1 lb)
Range
Western United States, Eastern United States, Alaska, western Canada, North Dakota, westernmost Nebraska, Oklahoma, West Texas, central Mexico, Nova Scotia,