Golden eagle facts with some photos. Also a short story of my friend with a Golden eagle which was at his home surprisingly. Golden eagle facts Despite a wingspan of almost two and a half meters, this golden eagle hides its presence by hugging the mountain slopes, hoping to catch its prey off-guard. The domains of this majestic bird of prey range from the highest peaks to the deepest valleys, and cover a hunting territory of up 100 square km. Check out these 10 beautiful pictures of a Eurasian collared dove bird . This unrivaled predator feeds on a wide range of prey, including many species of birds and reptiles, but mostly it prefers mammals such as rabbits, hares, and groundhogs; it will even hunt foxes, boars, and deer. Over the four seasons, the golden eagle exploits the varied resources found through its terrain. In the mountains during the spring, young groundhog pups are a vital food source for their own brood. It hunts at low altitude, stickin...