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Description: | The call of the golden eagle, recorded at Kinlochewe, Scotland. The golden eagle, one of only two species of eagle found in Britain, is a large and powerful raptor with a wingspan of over two metres, almost twice the size of the buzzard. Eagles have excellent eyesight, soaring high over the wild landscapes of moorland and mountains searching out their prey. They commonly feed on birds and mammals such as hares, and will also take carrion. Golden eagles build large nests, traditionally called an eyrie, which is usually sited on a rocky outcrop. Two eggs are laid at several days' interval and most commonly the elder chick will kill the younger one. It is thought this behaviour is related to food shortage. Much less vocal than the buzzard, the golden eagle can sometimes be heard making a 'yelping' call. The male and female may also perform aerial displays, where the male will make mock attacks at the female and the two will cartwheel downwards uttering their call. Now restricted mostly to the Scottish highlands and islands, the golden eagle used to be much more widespread in England and Wales. The reason for the decline was mainly persecution, poisoning and egg collecting, although afforestation has also reduced suitable hunting grounds. The golden eagle is now specially protected. | License: | http://www.bl.uk/services/copy/permission.html | Rights holder: | British Library | Subjects: | Bird Moor Wildlife sounds | Source: | Collect Britain | Creator: | Shove, Lawrence | Identifier: | http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personal... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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