| The eagle is a national emblem of the
United States. There are two main kinds of eagles; land eagles
and sea eagles. The most familiar North American eagles are the Golden
Eagle (a land eagle) and the Bald Eagle (a sea eagle). Golden Eagles
are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The Bald Eagle is
found in North America.
The Romans believed the eagle to be
one of Jupiter's favorite bird. Indians used the eagle as a sign
of thunder bird, because they caused thunder and lighting.
Eagles have hooked beaks, curved claws,
keen eye sight, powerful wings, strong bodies, and feathered legs.
Bald Eagles are about 30 to 43 inches long. Their wing span is 78
to 96 inches. The female Bald Eagle is bigger than the male.
The golden eagle is 30 to 41 inches long. Its wing span is
76 to 92 inches. The female golden eagle is smaller than the male.
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