eagles

Eagles

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=The Golden Eagles population was almost wiped out by the deadly DDT, because they ate fish and the fish lived in the water were the pesticides were.= =Many people hunted these birds as well.=



Bald Eagle catching fish


=The Bald Eagle is also known as our national Symbol ( seal)=

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= = = = = = = **Bald Eagle** =

= = =**Golden Eagle** = =**Videos** =
 * ====Both male and female adult bald eagles have a blackish-brown back and breast; a white head, neck, and tail; and yellow feet and bill. ====
 * ====Bald eagles are a mixture of brown and white. They reach full maturity in four to five years. ====
 * ====The female bald eagle slightly larger than the male. ====
 * ====The Bald eagle's wingspan ranges from 72 to 90 inches. ====
 * ====Bald eagles can fly to an altitude of 10,000 feet. Throughout flight level, they can achievespeeds of about 30 to 35 mph. ====
 * ====Bald eagles weigh from ten to fourteen pounds. ====
 * ====Eagle bones are light, because they are hollow. ====
 * The beak, talons, and feathers are made of keratin.
 * Know as a sea or fish eagle.
 * ====Is North America's largest bird of prey and the national bird of Mexico. ====
 * ====It is a large, dark brown raptor with broad wings. ====
 * ====They use their speed and sharp talons to snatch up rabbits, marmots, and ground squirrels. ====
 * Is mostly the top predator in all of its range and has a large choice of delicacies on the menu.

**Eagle Throws Goat Off Cliff**
= **Links** =

Hawk Mountain Info

 * Golden Eagle Cornell**

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