This magnificent bird is prevalent in the wilder habitats of North America, Europe, and Asia. Similar in size to the Bald Eagle, the Golden is more of a predator and less of a scavenger, regularly taking prey as large as foxes and cranes. Native American tribes admired the golden eagle's courage and strength, and ascribed mystical powers to the bird and its feathers. Golden Eagles travel alone or in pairs and typically soar or glide with wings lifted into a slight “V” with their wingtip feathers spread like fingers. This powerful eagle is North America's largest bird of prey. They are extremely swift and can dive upon their quarry at speeds of more than 150 miles per hour. They locate their prey on the ground by soaring, flying low, or hunting from a perch. “Golden Eagle Soaring,” is a digital composite and painting.