bird

India
October 28, 2006 7:04am CST
which bird do you like most. i like sparrow
4 responses
@kckalesh (1181)
• India
28 Oct 06
I like eagles.Eagles are differentiated from other broad-winged birds of prey mainly by their larger size, more powerful build, and heavier head and bill. Even the smallest eagles, like the Booted Eagle, which is comparable in size to a Common Buzzard or Red-tailed Hawk has relatively longer and more evenly broad wings, and more direct, faster flight. Most eagles are larger than any other raptors apart from the vultures. In Britain before 1678, Eagle referred specifically to the Golden Eagle, the other native species, the White-tailed Eagle, being known as the Erne. The modern name"Golden Eagle" for Aquila chrysaetos was introduced by the naturalist John Ray. Like all birds of prey, eagles have very large powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, and powerful talons. They also have extremely keen eyesight to enable them to spot potential prey from a very long distance. This keen eyesight is primarily contributed by their extremely large pupils which cause minimal diffraction (spreading) of the incoming light. Eagles build their nest in tall trees or on high cliffs. Their nests, which are sometimes called eyries, can grow to 10 feet in diameter and weigh as much as 2000 pounds. Eagles are sometimes used in falconry. They appear prominently in myth and literature. In the Old World, such references are commonly to the Golden Eagle (or possibly closely related species found in warm climates).
• India
28 Oct 06
what a long post...nice
@earn4easy (222)
• India
28 Oct 06
i too like parret.
@dellion (6698)
• Malaysia
28 Oct 06
I like eagle the most:)
• India
28 Oct 06
i like Parret..