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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

What adaptations does the Bald Eagle have?

The Bald Eagle has several adaptations that help it survive in the wild. One is that it can see four to eight times better than any human, which helps it see prey from further away. Another is that it has an overhang above its eyes which helps shield it from the sun while hunting. It also has little bumps on its feet to help it grasp fish while flying. Along with that, the most obvious one is that its curved, sharp beak helps it dig into food and tear the meat. And finally, during the winter its feathers fluff up to keep the eagle warm, then in the spring and summer they become normal, and in the fall they start to fluff again.

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/bald_eagle_deciduous.htm
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_adaptations_does_the_bald_eagle_have

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