The Raptor That Can Spot Prey Over A Mile Away

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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The animal in question here is the bald eagle. Its has several adaptations that make it an exceptional hunter

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Its keen eyesight allows it to spot a fish from a mile away before swooping in at around 100 miles an hour

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The bald eagle is a raptor with a brown body, white head and yellow eyes and beak

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Despite their common name, these birds have feathered heads

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The word 'bald' comes from the old English word 'balde,' which means white

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Found in North America, these huge birds have a two-metre wingspan

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The large wingspan allow them to soar through the air without using too much energy

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The bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782

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