*NO* eagles can possibly exist outside of the United States (and nor should they want to)

"Golden" eagles cannot fly because of mass density

and something having to do with turkeys...

Because obviously they have their facts wrong.

Flight physiology



Golden Eagles are sometimes considered the most superlative fliers among eagles and perhaps among all raptorial birds.[23] They are equipped with broad, long wings with somewhat finger-like indentations on the tips of the wing.[5] Golden Eagles are unique among their genus in that they often fly in a slight dihedral, which means the wings are often held in a slight, upturned V.[5] When they must engage in flapping flight, Golden Eagles appear at their most labored but this flight method is generally less common than soaring or gliding flights.[2] Flapping flight usually consists of 6–8 deep wing-beats, interspersed with 2 to 3 second glides.[2] While soaring the wings and tail are held in one plane with the primary tips often spread.[25] A typical, unhurried soaring speed in Golden Eagles is around 45–52 kilometers per hour (28–32 mph).[26] When hunting or displaying, the Golden Eagle is capable of very fast gliding, attaining speeds of up to 190 km/h (120 mph).[2][25] When diving (or stooping) in the direction of prey or during territorial displays, the eagle holds its wings tight and partially closed against their body and the legs up against tail. In a full stoop, a Golden Eagle can reach spectacular speeds of up to 240 to 320 kilometers per hour (150 to 200 mph) when diving after prey. Although less agile and maneuverable, the Golden Eagle is apparently quite the equal and possibly even the superior of the Peregrine Falcon’s stooping and gliding speeds.[3][27] This places the Golden Eagle as the one of the two fastest moving living animals on earth.[9] Although most flight in Golden Eagles has a purpose (i.e. territoriality, hunting, etc.), some flights (such as those by solitary birds or between well-established breeding pairs) seems to function merely as acts of playfulness.

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Aquila chrysaetos daphanea Severtzov, 1888 – known variously as the Asian Golden Eagle, Himalayan Golden Eagle or Berikut.[9] This race is distributed in central Kazakhstan, eastern Iran and the easternmost Caucasus distributed to Manchuria and central China and along the Himalayas from northern Pakistan in the west to Bhutan in the east (rarely ranging over into northernmost India) discontinuing in northeastern Myanmar.[2][5][42] This subspecies is the largest race on average. Male wing length is from 60 to 68 cm (24 to 27 in), averaging 64 cm (25 in), and female wing length is from 66 to 72 cm (26 to 28 in), averaging 70 cm (28 in). No range of body weights are known but males will weigh approximately 4.05 kg (8.9 lb) and females 6.35 kg (14.0 lb).[2][5] Although the wingspan of this race reportedly averages 2.21 m (7 ft 3 in), some individuals apparently are much longer-winged.[9] One aforementioned female “Berikut” had an authenticated wingspan of 2.81 m (9 ft 3 in), although she was a captive specimen.[9] It is generally the second darkest race, being blackish on the back. The forehead and crown are dark with a blackish cap near the end of the crown. The feathers of the nape and top-neck are rich brown-red. The nape feathers are slightly shorter than in the nominate race and are similar in length to A. c. homeyeri.[43][44]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Eagle

or some dishonest wiki

The pictures are breathtaking. That top one you posted is amazing!

Thanks~

I love how the eagle tucks his beak! She has so much life that she epitomizes all that I want/ed to be!

That is exactly how I feel!

I don't think I have ever been that engaged, and to be so young. I can't imagine who she will be at my (old) age.