Golden eagles prey on rabbits, marmots, ground squirrels and other small mammals, insects, snakes, and birds.FalconsAmerican Kestrel (Falco sparverius)Merlin (Falco columbarius)Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrines)Falcons are streamlined birds with pointed wings and medium-long tails, which allow them to reach speeds near 200 mph when power-diving onto prey.