The eagle is a known bird of prey. Eagles are monogamous. They use the same nest every year as they do not change partners throughout their lives. Their nests are usually in places that are not easily accessible. The incubation period of one or a few eggs that they leave the nest lasts for six to eight weeks. Their young develop slowly, and only at the age of three or four eagles have adult plumage.
The general name given to many species of the Eagles (Falconiformes) order. It is one of the largest of the daytime raptors. They are large, rounded-winged birds with curved pointed beaks, strong and sharp claws. The nostrils in the beak are fleshy. It is usually brown or gray haired. Their eyesight is sharp. It nests in very high steep rocks or trees. They prey on mammals, reptiles and birds. There are also fish and scavengers. Their reproduction is slow as they spawn less. They lay 1-2 eggs. The incubation period is 43-49 days. Mostly the female broods. They feed the young together. In some species, the first chick to hatch expels the later one from the nest.
Where they live: There are many species found in almost all parts of the earth.
Lifespan: 70-104 years. In captivity, he lives up to 40 years.
Varieties: Black eagle, lamb's eagle, osprey eagle, kaiser's eagle, snake eagle, big shout eagle, small shout eagle are the famous ones.
They are large predators with wide wings and tails and feathered legs. They reach puberty in 2-3 years. In flight, they frequently turn and rise, their prominent fingers curved upwards. They live in forests and mountains. They nest in rock recesses and trees. Eagles are monogamous. They use the same nest every year as they do not change partners throughout their lives. Their nests are usually in places that are not easily accessible. The incubation period of one or a few eggs that they leave the nest lasts for six to eight weeks. Their young develop slowly, and only at the age of three or four eagles have adult plumage.
Eagles are brave, assertive animals that fly high and fast. The large ones can easily kill animals such as antelopes, monkeys, foxes and rabbits. There are those who remove the lambs and kidnap them. It is seen that they fight to get each other's prey. They easily digest the bones of their prey; They remove their feathers from their mouths in balls after digestion. Most of them have hairy feet up to the toes. They can be considered useful, as they consume rodents and carrion. In some regions, they are domesticated and used for hunting. They do not hesitate to attack people when they are stuck. Eagles are grouped and studied under four main groups: 1) Sea eagles and ospreys, 2) Serpent eagles, 3) Arpia eagles and crested eagles, 4) True eagles or winged eagles.
The ankles of all eagles in the first group are hairless, and there are needle-shaped structures (spicula) on their toes that prevent the fish from slipping. White spots are seen on their heads and tails. Puppies are also brown haired. They are common on the shores of large lakes, rivers and seas and on some islands. Apart from fish, sea eagles also prey on the offspring of marine mammals such as seals and various seabirds. Snake eagles live in Asia and Africa. They are called by this name because they mostly feed on reptiles and snakes. Thanks to their agility, the scales of their short and strong legs and the density of their feathers, they catch and prey on even the most venomous snakes without danger. From time to time, they also eat mammals, birds and carcasses. Arpia and crested eagles are common in the tropical forests of South America. They are extremely predatory and good flying birds. They mostly hunt monkeys, agouti and sloths. The weight of the females of the Arpia eagle is 6.5 kg, and the males are 4-5 kg. A pair of crests on their heads gives this species an eerie appearance. About 30 species of eagles are known. The very common golden eagle belongs to this group.
The eagle has been included in the folklore of many nations since ancient times as a symbol of courage and strength. They live up to 70-104 years. They cannot endure long in captivity.
Eagles sense of sight
Eagles flying thousands of meters high have eyes that can scan the earth in all its details from this distance. Just as advanced warplanes detect their targets from thousands of meters away, the eagle detects its prey by detecting the smallest movement on the ground, the smallest color difference. He owes this ability to the very special structures in his eyes.
We have said that after the light coming into the human eye is refracted in the lens, it falls on the retina and the image is formed here. Eagles have two retinas in their eyes. Having two retinas provides extremely sharp vision. In addition to the sharpness, both the front and rear sides are noticeable at the same time.
Eagle's eye has a wide angle of three hundred degrees at the same time, and it can enlarge the desired image by 6 to 8 times. It can scan an area of 30,000 hectares with its eyes while flying at an altitude of 4,500 m. It can easily distinguish a camouflaged rabbit among the grasses in the field from 1,500 meters.
Oh! Wish to have eyesight like eagles hahaha cause mine is so very poor that I can't see without my eyeglasses.