Eagle

 
  
The Life of Animals | Eagle | Eagles differ from many other birds of prey Mainly by Their larger size, more powerful build, and heavier head and beak. (Despite reduced size in aerodynamic feathers) Species named as eagles range in size from the South Nicobar Serpent Eagle, at 500 g (1.1 lb) and 40 cm (16 in.), to the 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs) Steller's Sea Eagle and the 100 cm (39 in) Philippine Eagle Like all birds of prey, eagles have very large hooked beaks for tearing flesh from Their prey, strong muscular legs, and powerful talons. 








This keen eyesight is primarily Contributed by the which Their extremely large pupils Ensure minimal diffraction (scattering) of the incoming light. Eagles normally Build Their Nests, Called eyries, in tall trees or on high Cliffs.  The Modern Classic name of the bird is derived from the Latin term Aquila by way of the French Aigle. 

 




Old Classic used the term earn, related to Scandinavia's Orn / Orn. The Greek word may be an old diminutive. The Albanian word for eagle is "shqiponje" deriving from the root "shqipe", the which means "eagle".

 




In Britain before 1678, eagle Referred specifically to the Golden Eagle, with the other native species, the White-tailed Eagle, being known as the Erne. The modern name "Golden Eagle" for Aquila chrysaetos was introduced by the naturalist John Ray 


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