Animals

Eagle

• large birds of prey which mainly inhabit Eurasia and Africa
• there are two species of eagles that are found in North America north of Mexico (the Bald and Golden Eagles)
• they are members of thebird order Falconiformers
• they are different from other birds because of their lrage size, more powerful build, and heavier head and bill
• unlike other birds of prey, eagles have very large and powerful beaks used for tearing off the flesh of their prey, they also have strong legs, and powerful talons
• they also have very good eyesight hich enables them to see their prey form a long distances
• Eagles build thier nests, called eyries in tall trees on high cliffs