Eagles-the symbol of power and freedom
Tamanna
1st BBA (2nd sem) GFGC TUMAKUR
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Amazing facts about eagle
Eagles are some of the largest bird. They are at the top of the food chain, with some species feeding of big prey like monkeys and sloths. Eagles have amazing eyesight and can detect prey up to two miles away.
Species of eagle
Eagles are birds of prey in the family Accipitridae; there are approximately 60 different species. The majority are found in Eurasia and Africa, with only 14 species found in other areas including North, central and South America and Australia.
Eagles look like
With the exception of some vultures, eagles are generally larger than other birds of prey. They have strong hooked legs, powerful talons and large hooked beaks that enable then to trip the flesh from their prey.
Eagles are vary in size. One of the smallest species. The little eagle, is around 17.7-21.7 in (45-55 cm). In contrast, Steller’s sea eagle is around 36-42 in (91-106 cm) in size, and wingspan can reach approximately 72-96 in (2-2.5 m).
What do eagles see
Sight is the strongest of all Eagles senses. The ayes are large, can take up almost 50% of the head, and can weigh the same amount as a human eye. An eagles vision is 4-5 times better than of a human. Eagle eyes are angled 30 degrees away from centre of the face, which eagles a greater field of view. Eagles can see five basic colours to our three, and can detect
How many eggs do eagle lays
The number of eggs laid will depend upon species, but many eagles lay between one and three eggs; four egg clutches do occur, but they are rare.
What do eagles eat
Eagles are apex predators, meaning they are at the top of the food chain. What eagles eat depends upon the species and the food that is available to them, but they are all carnivores and live on a diet of meat and/or fish.
Eagles can be divided into four groups
Sea eagles, booted eagles, snake eagles and giant forest eagles. Booted eagles have a relatively wide diet consisting of birds, small mammals, reptiles, rodents, amphibians and insects, whereas others are more restricted. Sea eagles or fish eagles feed mostly on a diet of fish whilst snake eagles specialise on capturing reptiles. Giant forest eagles feed on various forest animals. One of the largest eagles, the Harpy eagle, feeds on larger animals including monkey, sloths and coatis.