South Elmwood in Providence in Providence County, Rhode Island — The American Northeast (New England)
Golden Eagle
Least Concern
Diet: Small mammals, such as rabbits and squirrels
Range: Mountains, canyons, and riverside cliffs
Did you know…
Golden eagles primarily feed on small mammals, as opposed to their cousins the bald eagles who mostly eat fish. Since the pesticide DDT accumulates in the bodies of fish but not mammals, this difference in diet led to different fates for the two eagle populations. While the number of bald eagles in the wild plummeted, the number of gold eagles stayed constant.
Erected by Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 41° 47.255′ N, 71° 25.073′ W. Marker is in Providence, Rhode Island, in Providence County. It is in South Elmwood. Marker can be reached from FC Greene Memorial Boulevard south of Hawthorne Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02905, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bald Eagle (here, next to this marker); A Conservation Success Story (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Golden Eagle (a few
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
