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Is an eagle a bird?

Eagles are birds. In different contexts, eagles refer to different creatures. They often refer to small to medium-sized falcon-like birds that are active during the day. Eagles are birds of prey and are carnivores that feed on birds, rats and other small animals. Eagles are widely distributed in all continents of the world. The main distribution areas of eagles in China are Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, and Ankang and Shangluo in southern Shaanxi.

Eagles are birds. In different contexts, eagles refer to different creatures. They often refer to small to medium-sized falcon-like birds that are active during the day. Eagles are birds of prey and are carnivores that feed on birds, rats and other small animals. Eagles are widely distributed in all continents of the world. The main distribution areas of eagles in China are Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, and Ankang and Shangluo in southern Shaanxi.

The living habits of eagles:

The difference between eagles and ordinary birds is that eagles belong to the raptor category, while ordinary birds are omnivorous. Eagles are ferocious and carnivorous, feeding on birds, rats and other small animals; some species like to eat carcasses, such as vultures. It has well-developed wings and is good at flying. It is usually active during the day. They mostly inhabit mountain forests or plain areas, such as goshawks, sparrowhawks (kites), etc. The eagle has a stout body, long and broad wings and tail feathers, and slow wingbeats. It often hovers and soars at high altitudes near mountainous areas. It can prey on small animals such as rabbits, snakes, young livestock, and other large mammals. It also likes to eat rats. Common species in my country include golden eagles and black eagles. Distributed in forest areas. Falconers take advantage of the eagle's habit of always landing on a large tree with a wide field of view to find prey when hunting. Once it finds the target, it rushes down to capture the prey.