Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

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From: by way of Mary Hosier/Journey North (lthurber@anwsu.k12.vt.us)
Date: Wed Apr 14 2004 - 09:33:52 EDT

  • Next message: Michael McClure: "Challenge question 23"

    "Why do you think Bald Eagles feather-less legs?" What adaptive advantage do
    naked legs have for Bald Eagles?"

    We think that not having feathers on the legs would be an advantage because
    eagles are often around water. If they had feathers on their legs, the
    feathers would be wet when they caught their prey in the water. That would
    make it hard to catch the fish as it would slow them up in the water and
    also make it harder for them to fly quickly. If they are carrying prey that
    could grab on to the feathers and pull, that would hurt the eagle.

    Jack, Ashley, Jennifer, Mary, and Kris
    Grade Three
    Ferrisburgh Central School



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