Golden Eagle migrates 1,200 km from Chihuahua to Nevada

A female golden eagle has successfully completed a transborder migration after being rehabilitated in Chihuahua, Mexico. The bird was originally found in the Sierra of Chihuahua in a weakened state, unable to fly and underweight. Following a three-month specialized rehabilitation process led by the Organización Vida Silvestre (OVIS) and the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP), the eagle regained its physical condition and ability to hunt.

Released on July 8, 2026, in the Madera municipality, the eagle was fitted with a satellite transmitter by specialists from the Universidad Estatal de Sonora to facilitate scientific tracking. After an initial period of short flights to adapt to the wild, the eagle traveled north through Sonora and eventually reached the Great Basin Desert in Nevada, United States, covering a distance of approximately 1,200 kilometers.

The monitoring effort is a collaborative project between OVIS, CONANP, and the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), with scientific tracking provided by the Universidad Estatal de Sonora. The data collected aims to document migration routes to strengthen conservation efforts for the species across Mexico and North America.