The eagle is the largest predatory bird on the planet and there are different species and their species that can be found almost anywhere in the world with the sole exception of Antarctica. They belong to the group of birds of prey, and are in turn to the order of the accipitriformes of the family accipitridae, of the subfamily buteoninae. These birds belong to different genders which are established by a more consistent classification since the experts cannot agree on it. Among the most outstanding characteristics of this animal we can mention the heavy beak, robust bodies and a fairly considerable size.
Other characteristics of these birds are the great speed they can achieve in flight, they also have excellent vision and muscles of great strength. Have a peak whose base is straight, but as it is approaching the tip is going hunching and has more edge, allowing them to rip and shred meat to eat that way. For their part, the claws and torso have great strength which allows them to hunt large prey.
Within the animal kingdom the claws of the eagles are considered the most powerful, since through them they can not only inflict great damage to the prey, but also allow them to grasp them in a forceful way and take flight.
Among the best known eagles, the so-called golden eagle stands out, which can be found in different regions of Africa, America, Europe and Asia. When this animal spreads its wings it can reach a size that exceeds 2 meters, in general the prey that the golden eagle eats is quite varied, ranging from wild rodents to foxes and snakes.
On the other hand, it is important to mention that the eagle or its figure has been used by man as a symbol, an example of this was the golden eagle that the Roman legions used in their military insignia. But not only could they be seen on the flags, they were also made in silver and bronze, with open wings, and they accompanied the legion during battle.
The use of the eagle as a banner was a decision made by Gaius Mario, since of all the symbols of the legion, this one was the most appreciated and losing this banner was considered dishonorable for the legion and for the entire Roman Empire. In charge of this was the first century of the first cohort of the legion and was carried by the bravest soldier in the entire army.
In the same way, the term has been used to give names to different places in the world, a clear example of this is the so-called Peñón del Águila, a small island located in Cantabria, specifically in the Queji estuary, which divides Noja from the island. It has an approximate extension of 2 areas and is covered by grasslands, in it there is no type of construction, around the island there are a set of islets, the largest of them being the Peñón de moja el rabo, which reaches the hectare of land.
In the world of gastronomy, the figure of the eagle has also been present and as an example we can mention the eagle chocolate, it is one of the most popular brands in Argentina and Latin America, since its foundation, eagle chocolate has represented the tradition of the purest chocolate, being the pioneer company in the prayer of both chocolate and cocoa derivatives. Its creator was Abel Saint, a Frenchman who lived in the city of Buenos Aires, who decided in 1880 to start making this delicious sweet.
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Águilas de América is the name given to a Peruvian musical group that is characterized by honoring its name, since they usually spread their wings with their great music that Peruvian people and even other nationalities like so much. Its foundation was born in 2005 as an initiative of Darwin Jimmy Cancino, later there were several musicians who joined the group.
Harpy eagle
The harpy eagle is a neotropical bird, it is important not to confuse the harpy eagle with the gentoo eagle, for that reason in many regions it is often referred to as the American harpy eagle, since in many other areas the gentoo eagle is given my payroll as Papuan harpy eagle. Within the American continent, it is the largest bird of prey, it can be differentiated very easily since it has a double crest on its head that is made up of feathers.
The females for their part are usually larger than the males and usually take between 2 and 3 years to lay 1 or 2 eggs, of which only one of the chicks can survive. Reproductive pairs usually need land that exceeds 10 square kilometers of forest, in order to be able to efficiently supply both food and nesting space, among the types of tree that they like the most, the ceibo stands out. Today in many countries the harpy eagle is considered a vulnerable species.
