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This is for Group 4 - Monique's group

//** Eagles **// Eagles are differentiated from many other birds of prey mainly by their larger size, more powerful build and heavier head and beak. Most eagles are larger than any other raptors apart from the vultures. Species named as eagles can range in size from the South Nicobar Serpent-eagle, at 500 grams and 40 cm to the 6.7 kg Steller's Sea eagle and the 100 cm Philippine eagle. **// Strong talons //** Like all birds of prey, eagles have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their, strong muscular legs, and powerful talons. They also have extremly keen eyesight which enables them to spot potential prey from a very long distance.This keen eyesight is primarily contributed by their extremely large pupils which ensure minimal diffraction ( scattering ) of the incoming light....
 * Sharp eyes **

Eagles build their nests, called eyries, in tall trees or on high cliffs. Many species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling once it has hatched. The dominant chick tends to be the female, tends to be the female, as they are bigger than the male. The parents take no action tostopthe killing.
 * // Habitats //**

Some of the eagles are the monkey-eating eagle,bald eagle,golden eagle and the harpy eagle.
 * Different types Of eagles **

//** Monkey-eating Eagle **// The monkey-eating eagle is the national bird of the Phillippines.It is among thethe largest,rarest,largest and most powerful birds in the world.As their name implies,monkeys are the the eagles' fravourite food.It also eats small animails such as deers,bats and squrrels. //** Bald Eagle **// The bald eagle is an American bird. Although it is called the bald eagle, that eagle is not bald. The bald eagle was named when the word 'bald' meant 'white' or 'streaked with white'. The adult bald eagle has white feathers on its head and tail. It likes to eat dead fish or dying fish. It is closely related to the sea eagle.

The golden eagle is dark brown, with lighter golden brown plumage on their heads and necks. It has a wingspan averaging over two metres and up to one metre in body length. They are extremely swift and can dive upon their quarry at speeds of more than 241 kilometres per hour. Golden eagles feed on rabbits, marmots and ground squirrels. Adult golden eagles considerably in size and range. Sixty-five to one hundred c.m. in lengths wingspan can range from two and a half to seven kg.Golden eagles repair their nests whenever necessary and enlarge them during each use.The female lay one to four eggs, usually two eggs between January to September. They start incubation immediately after the first egg is laid. In most cases only the older chick survives while the younger one dies without leaving the eyrie. This is due to the older chick winning most squabbles for food. Golden eagle invest much time and effort in bringing up their young; once able to hunt on their own, most golden eagles survive many years, but mortality even among first-born nestlings is much higher, in particular in the first weeks after hatching. //** Harpy Eagle **// The harpy eagle is the largest and most powerful raptor found in the Americas, and among the largest extant species of eagles in the world. The female harpy eagle averages three and a half feet in length and weighs about twenty pounds. Her wingspan is about six and a half feet. Typically, the male is about one third than the female. Being a predator, the harpy's diet consists of mostly monkeys and sloths. Their talons can be up to 12.5 c.m. Harpy eagles reproduce every three years. They usually built nests in high trees, about 150-225 feet from the ground. Usually, two eggs are laid, but only one eaglet will be raised. The incubation cycle is about eight weeks. The male will hunt food for the female eagle and the eaglet. It will be another six months before the eaglet is able to leave the nest, but remains near the nest for about the year.Harpy eagle will not abandon their nest or young as other eagles sometimes do.
 * Golden Eagle **