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title: "How long does a golden eagle last?"
description: "A golden eagle lasts 15–38 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/golden-eagle/
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# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/golden-eagle/) — 2.8–6.7 kg
- [Golden eagle vs Bald eagle](https://atoneplace.net/vs/bald-eagle-vs-golden-eagle/) — Side by side
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- [Golden eagle vs Canada goose](https://atoneplace.net/vs/canada-goose-vs-golden-eagle/) — Side by side
- [Golden eagle vs Domestic cat](https://atoneplace.net/vs/domestic-cat-vs-golden-eagle/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a golden eagle last?

A golden eagle lasts 15–38 yr.

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## Sources

- Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (https://www.wikidata.org/) [CC0 1.0]