The Golden Eagle has the scientific name is an Aquila Chrysatos. The average life span of the bird is 14 years although 75% of the birds die before adult hood. Golden eagles have the wingspan of a king size bed measuring an amazing 2 metres horizontally. Eagles can see 5 times further than the average human with 20/20 vision. Eagles usually nest in the middle of March and lay eggs for 3-4 days during the month and no other times in the year. At birth the eagle has a 20% chance of surviving it is first few weeks of life.