Predictive Model of Golden Eagle Distribution in Idaho and Montana

This preliminary model follows a Resource Selection Functions (RSF) approach for golden eagles and is based on data collected via satellite telemetry from 6 golden eagles tracked in the western U.S from 1996-1998.

The initial golden eagle predictive model is done at a relatively low resolution; the dataset includes the predictive layer and was created from 5 different environmental data layers that were originally compiled and published elsewhere. GIS overlays were reformatted and merged from diverse sources (including state GAP programs, USGS, Snake River Field Station, ESRI and other sources). Aspect, slope, river and road distance were derived from the original data layers.