What is the habitat of the golden eagle?
Golden eagles are the largest birds of prey in North America. They are dark brown with lighter golden-brown feathers on their heads and necks. They can dive on their prey at speeds of more than 150 miles an hour.GeographyGolden eagles range from Mexico through much of western North America to as far north as Alaska. They live in Asia, northern Africa and Europe.EnvironmentGenerally, golden eagles live at elevations of less than 8,000 feet and often distant from water. They inhabit the open areas of deserts, mountains, plateaus, the seashore and the Arctic tundra. They occupy forested areas and deserts of the southwestern United States, including Death Valley and the Salton Sea.Dense California PopulationThe Altamont Pass region of central California contains the densest known population of golden eagles. They nest in sycamore and oak trees in the oak and grassland savannahs.MigrationIf food or shelter are scarce, some golden eagles migrate. Alaskan and Canadian eagles usually fly south
