What are the different types of eagles?

The eagle is a great prey that has wide wings and strong flight skills. They come from every continent in the world except Antarctica. There are more than 60 species, most of which are found in Europe, Asia and Africa. Like many prey birds, they are very adaptable and can survive in a wide range of ecosystems. Most of them are grouped according to species on the basis of similar characteristics; These are serpe-eagles, the hawk Eagles, the right eagles and the sea eagles. They create a dozen species known for hunting snakes and reptiles. They and all species have sharp vision; Strong claws and beaks; And a fast, quiet flight. All are features that make hunters effective. Serpent-eagles are not as large as some other types, but are increasingly larger than most other birds.

Hawk-eagles are not hawks. They are birds who once thought they were resembling the Hawks. Care of tropical area, especially in central and South America, but also in Asia and Africa. They can be distinguished by their prominentHitting heads. Although most of them are of medium size, the group includes the crowned eagle and combat eagle, two of the largest species. Martial Eagles can have a wing span of 8 feet (2.4 meters) or more.

The so -called real eagles include the Golden Eagle, The Spotted Eagle and Tawny Eagle, all found in Africa, Asia and the Indian subcontinent. A well -known relationship, now gone, was Haast's eagle of New Zealand. Although they died in the 14th century, Haast's orgs were the largest species known to exist. They weighed from £ 20 to £ 30 (9 kilograms to 13.4 kilograms) and could hit the prey with the power of the demo ball.

SEA Eagles include some of the largest species still existing, including Asia the Sea Eagle Steller. These birds primarily occur near large bodies water and live on fish and water birds. He is one of the oldest eagles; Paleontological evidence suggests that similar birds existentAly at least 12 million years ago and maybe up to 20 million years before. Eagle is part of this family.

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eagle eagle has long been a national symbol of the United States, but on the North American continent is one of only two species of eagle. In the middle of the 20th century, this species was almost led to the extinction of the use of pesticides and the development of man in their habitats. Efforts for nature conservation paid off and the population of the bald eagle increased, especially in Alaska. In 2007, the bird was removed from the list of endangered species of the United States.

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