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Migration

Short- to medium-distance migrant. Northern breeders (in Alaska and Canada) migrate up to thousands of miles to wintering grounds; southern pairs tend to be resident year-round. Departure from northern breeding areas coincides with the first lasting snowfall, freeze-up, north winds, or decreasing prey abundance. Golden Eagles migrate during the day.

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Hawks, Eagles, and Kites(Order: Accipitriformes, Family: Accipitridae)

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