15 Incredible Facts about Eagle That Might Surprise You

For Golden Eagles, Bald Eagles, and other raptors in the Acipitridae family, the most common name is Eagle. The eagle bird is admired throughout the world as a living symbol of strength, superiority and freedom. The eagle, which has large legs and a large, heavy beak, is the most powerful bird.

It is a predatory bird that consumes the flesh of animals. This species of predatory birds is related to the vulture, hawk and falcon families. Eagle birds are larger in size than falcons due to which they have more strength.

Here are some fascinating facts and information about this eagle bird.

15 Amazing Eagle Facts in English

1. There are more than 60 species of eagles worldwide, mostly found in Africa and Asia.

2. The bald eagle is only found in North America. The bald eagle is the United States' national symbol.

3. All eagle species belong to the 'Accipitridae' family. This family includes birds of prey like falcon, hawk and vulture.

4. The eagle is mentioned 30 times in the Bible, the Christian holy book.

5. Researchers believe that an eagle's gripping strength is about ten times that of an adult human hand. 

6. Eagles build their nests mostly on mountains and high rocks. Most eagles build their nests at elevations ranging from 50 to 125 feet.

7. The eagle bird stands about 2.5 to 3 feet tall and has a wingspan of up to 6.5 feet.

8. Eagles have sharp eyesight, their eyes are larger than human eyes, and they can see far. They can see its prey from a distance of about 5 kilometers.

9. The eagle bird is known for its fast speed, agility, and high flight.

10. Golden Eagles can fly at speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour.

11. When an eagle spots its prey while hovering in the sky, it folds its wings at an angle and launches a slanting attack.

12. When an eagle is learning to fly, it is one of the most dangerous times in its life. Many eagles die in this attempt.

13. The eagle bird can live for up to 70 years, but it must overcome numerous obstacles to reach this age.

14. When an eagle reaches 40 years of age, his body becomes loose. But with increasing age the eagle does not give up and flies higher with new strength.

15. But the eagle bird must work hard to achieve this. First, he goes to the mountains, where he breaks his beak by hitting it on a rock.

• When a new beak shows up, he destroys the nails of his toes one by one with the same new beak.
• He also plucks his feathers out with his new beak and discards them. He spends five months doing this.
• After five months, when the eagle flies again with his new beak, nails, and wings, he feels like it is born again, and he is able to live for another 30 years.

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