XTREME RAPTORS EAGLES BY S L Hamilton An imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com A D Xtreme
EAGLES Eagles are big and powerful birds of prey These raptors or meat eaters are fierce hunters and fiendish scavengers They track and catch their meals using their amazing eyesight or they steal from other predators Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus XTREME FACT The bald eagle was chosen as a symbol for the United States in 1782 The eagle was picked because of its proud look great strength and long life 4
An eagle’s sharp eyes powerful talons and large hooked beak make it a predator to be respected Armies as far back as the Roman Empire have used this fierce raptor as a symbol of strength and power Sports teams cars ships military vehicles and even a spacecraft have been named for the mighty eagle 5
