Eagle

For those eagle-eyed observers, you will also notice how many of the thin canal-front houses have hooks at their tops.

Spotting an eagle is a rare moment for many people, but when the chance arises, how much do you actually know about these beautiful birds?

There are over 60 different species of eagle, most of them from Africa, Asia and Europe.

Despite the bald eagle being an emblem of the United States, just two species can be found on the continent.

The eagle is known to be one of the strongest birds able to carry the heaviest loads, with one being recorded carrying 15 lbs (6.8 kg).

A typical adult male eagle weights just nine pounds (4.1 kg), despite its strength and large size.

With a height of 3.5 feet (1.1 meters) and a wing span of 7.5 feet (2.3 meters), the average male bald eagle is one of the largest birds around.

The bald eagle takes its name from the fact it has a white head while the rest of its body is brown.

The eagle featured on US currency was modeled on a real bald eagle named Peter who used to live on top of the US Mint.

An eagle's beak contains keratin, which means that it grows all the time just like human hair and fingernails.

The eagle has long been considered "The King of Birds".

In many countries, the eagle is thought to bring good luck, which is one reason it has been featured on various national flags.

A mother eagle will generally lay two eggs, although in most cases, one of the baby eagles is stronger than its sibling and will kill the weaker one.

The eagle is built to be strong and powerful among other creatures.

Its beak and talons enable it to be threatening and ruthless, and its amazing eyesight allows the eagle to see long distances for prey.

It takes a number of years for a baby eagle to grow its talons fully.

An eagle's brilliant eyesight is owed in part to its sizeable eyes, which can take up around 50% of the head.

A male and female eagle tend to stay together all their lives, building nests every year in the same place.

The female eagle will spend most of the 35 days keeping her eggs warm, while the male ensures food is brought to the nest.

The bald eagle was endangered in 1967 and there were less than 500 eagles left.

A rare species of eagle is the smallest kind, the South Nicobar Serpent Eagle.

A Martial Eagle once killed a deer weighing 82 pounds (37kg).

This was despite the fact the eagle only weighed around 10-12 pounds (4.5 - 5.5 kg) itself.

Eagle feathers are in high demand across North America, but it is illegal to hunt or kill eagles and get them.