Eagle, Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts
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Eagle, any of many large, heavy-beaked, big-footed birds of prey in the family Accipitridae (order Accipitriformes). An eagle may resemble a vulture in build and flight characteristics, but its head is fully feathered (often crested), and its strong feet are equipped with great curved talons.
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Bald Eagle - Patriot - World Bird Sanctuary
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Eagle, Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts
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50 Majestic Bald Eagle Facts That Soar High In The Sky
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Facts about the Bald Eagle
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What is the most beautiful duck? Ducks are some of the most
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Animal Facts: Bald Eagle
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Bald Eagle Fact Sheet, Blog, Nature
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Eagle Adaptations: Lesson for Kids - Lesson
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Bald Eagle Fact Sheet, Blog, Nature
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Harpy Eagle - American Bird Conservancy
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Bald Eagle Facts for Kids
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Bald Eagle information from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency