Eagles By Fatih Mehmet TAYLI

Species Statistics• Bird

• Weight:– Both male and female: 10-14 Kilogram

• Height – Male: 30 to 34 inches– Female: 35 to 37 inches

• Wing Span – Male: 72 to 85 inches– Female: 79 to 90 inches

Life Span • Captivity: 30-50 years• Wild: 15-20 years

Life Cycle:- Young are brown and white with black beaks

(Takes 5 years to mature into adult coloring)

- Sexual maturity @ 4/5 years

- Mate for life

- Lay 2/3 eggs

- Male and female incubate eggs for 35 days.

Differences in Sexes

MaleSmaller than

females

Female

Larger than males

Wider/broader beak

During incubation period male brings

sprigs of conifer branches into the

nest

Vital Statistics cont.

Bald Eagle dies in the wild from:

After the death- bald eagle is eaten by

decomposers (Bacteria) and larger scavengers

Hunting

Helpful AdaptationsKeen Eyesight:4x better than

20/20

Sharp hooked beak

Long broad wings

Razor sharp talons

Unusual Features

Eagles do not have vocal

cords. But still make high-

pitched, shrill squeaking and

screeching sounds via the air that passes

the bones in their neck.

When newly hatched eaglets

eyes are open and they are

covered in light grey down

feathers.

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