How long does a golden eagle last?
Typical lifespan
15–38 yr
One of the most widely distributed eagles, and a bird flown in falconry for two thousand years.
How that compares
Golden eagle against things of a similar time.
Golden eagle 15–38 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.05 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.5 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a golden eagle
- How much does a golden eagle weigh? 2.8–6.7 kg
- Golden eagle vs Bald eagle Side by side
- Golden eagle vs Harpy eagle Side by side
- Golden eagle vs Canada goose Side by side
- Golden eagle vs Domestic cat Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a golden eagle last?
- A golden eagle lasts 15–38 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a golden eagle weigh? 2.8–6.7 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
- How long does a leopard last? 10–21 yr
- Golden eagle vs Bald eagle Side by side
- Golden eagle vs Harpy eagle Side by side
- Golden eagle vs Canada goose Side by side
- Golden eagle vs Domestic cat Side by side
Sources
- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)