The Eagle
Eagles are large birds of prey with strong eyesight, hooked beaks, and powerful claws that hunt animals for food:
- Eagles are some of the largest birds in the world, with the smallest species being the Great Nicobar serpent eagle at 16 in and 1 lb. Female eagles are usually larger than males.
- Eagles can fly up to 15,000 feet high. They have relatively long, broad wings and can fly quickly and directly.
- Eagles are too heavy to pursue prey in the air, so they try to surprise and overwhelm their prey on the ground. They are known to decapitate their kills.
- Eagles can be found in many different habitats around the world.
- There are more than 50 species of eagle, including sea eagles, booted eagles, forest eagles, and serpent eagles.
- Eagles have been a symbol of strength, power, and freedom since ancient times. The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States.
Mr.Eagle
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