Eagle — Birds

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Eagles are large raptors with broad, plank-like wings, a massive hooked bill, and powerful talons built to lift sizable prey. They soar for long periods on thermals with minimal wingbeats. That sets them apart from falcons, which are slimmer with long, pointed wings and a notched “tooth” on the bill; owls, which have round facial discs and forward-facing eyes for night hunting; and jays, which are smaller,