Eagle (hieraatus spilogaster) is an animal of the bird type. It usually inhabits open waters like rivers, lakes and coastal regions. The animal weights about 0.5kg - 7kg (1.1lbs - 15.4lbs) and lives for 15 - 30 years. Human, hawk, raccoon predators are the dangerous creatures for eagles. See the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about eagles
Name | Eagle |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Wing Span | 70cm - 250cm (27.5in - 98in) |
Size (H) | 40cm - 100cm (15.7in - 39.3in) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Family | Accipitridae |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Life Span | 15 - 30 years |
Class | Aves |
Diet | Omnivore |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Scientific Name | Hieraatus spilogaster |
Top Speed | 160km/h (100mph) |
Habitat | Open waters like rivers, lakes and coastal regions |
Average Clutch Size | 2 |
Colour | Black, grey, brown, white, yellow |
Weight | 0.5kg - 7kg (1.1lbs - 15.4lbs) |
Distinctive Features | Long curved beak and strong, sharp claws |
Main Prey | Fish, mammals, reptiles |
Order | Falconiformes |
Type | Bird |
Predators | Human, hawk, raccoon |