do eagles eat cats

Eagles do not commonly eat cats, but it is possible in rare cases. Bald eagles mainly eat fish and occasionally birds or small mammals like rabbits. There are a few reports of bald eagles swooping down on small cats, and some cases where cat collars have been found in eagle nests, but these occurrences are not typical hunting behavior. Eagles are generally wary of humans and not likely to hunt pets in yards. When eagles do eat mammals, it is often carrion or scavenged prey rather than actively hunting cats or small dogs. Golden eagles, similar in size, have different behaviors and may target different prey. Overall, eagles eating cats is rare and not a primary food source for them.