Date: Mon Mar 15 2004 - 12:18:49 EST
An eagle's tail is used for balance in flight. The tail can widen to provide extra surface area to keep it aloft as it glides. It is short so it won't hit the water when it dives for fish. It tells other eagles how old it is, only turning white when it is old enough to mate.
Iselin Middle School/grade 7
Armand
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