golden eagle staring at you by Geert Roeffen

About "golden eagle staring at you"

by Geert Roeffen

About the artwork

The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a majestic and powerful bird of prey that is widespread in mountainous and remote areas of Europe, Asia, North America and parts of North Africa. With a wingspan of about 2 metres, it is among the largest eagles in the world. The name "golden eagle" is derived from its preference for habitats in rocky mountain landscapes, where it builds its impressive nests on cliffs and ledges.

The golden eagle is known for its keen eyesight and excellent flying skills. It mainly hunts medium-sized mammals such as hares, marmots and even young deer, and sometimes birds. Using its powerful claws, or "talgars", it grabs its prey and carries it to a safe place to eat. These eagles play an important role in their ecosystems by controlling populations of prey animals.

The golden eagle has symbolic significance in many cultures and is often associated with courage, strength and freedom. Unfortunately, this magnificent bird of prey faces threats such as habitat loss, pesticide poisoning and nest disturbance. Several conservation efforts have been launched to preserve and protect golden eagle populations.

The life cycle of the golden eagle includes courting, nest building, raising young and migration, depending on the habitat. Despite the challenges they face, the golden eagle remains an icon of wild, pristine areas and an important part of the biodiversity in which it occurs.