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Eagle

Size:	Females grow to about 1 metre in length. The male is smaller. This is usual with most birds of prey.
Obvious marks:	Golden eagles have feathery legs, right down to their toes. This is unlike the rest of the eagles which have bare legs.
Colour:	The feathers on the body are dark brown. The tail of the adults has some pale patches on this. Young eagles are white.
Where it lives:	Eagles can be found from North America and Mexico to Central Europe and South Africa.
What it eats:	Small mammals and fish.
Flight pattern:	The eagle swoops when flying.
Wing span:	Depending on the type of eagle the wing span can be as big as 2 metres.
Colour of eggs:	The eggs are marked with lots of blotches and spots of various shades of brown.
Nest:	Large and coarse and is made from nests and twigs. The same nest is used every year. This means that the nest can get as big as 1.8 metres wide and 1.5 metres high.
Migrates	The spotted eagle migrates from central Europe to South Africa. Where you see them: In coastal regions or in areas that have

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There are many types of eagles -golden eagles, crested eagles, sea eagles etc.

Eagles lay very few eggs.

The males role is to hunt for food while the female stays in the nest. The young become independent very quickly.

In Latin the species that eagles belong to are called "Falconiformes".

The males role is to hunt for food while the female stays in the nest. The young become independent very quickly.

In Latin the species that eagles belong to are called "Falconiformes".

For a great site on eagles go HERE