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The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) ranges across much of the United States and Canada, but it is most common in parts of the west. It is a very large, powerful bird with very long wings. In flight it may appear rather small-headed. This species feeds on rodents, rabbits, and other mammals and has been known to take small goats and sheep when the opportunity presents itself. It is a magnificent bird and I am always thrilled to see one. The immature bird in flight in the first seven images on this page was near Muleshoe N.W.R., Bailey Co., Texas, in January, 2011. These shots were taken with a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV and an EF 500mm F/4 L IS lens.