Eastern imperial eagle

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/eastern-imperial-eagle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Aquila heliaca
2. What is the diet?Carnivore; opportunistic predator feeding on small mammals, birds, reptiles, and carrion
3. What does the Eastern Imperial Eagle look like?It is a large dark eagle with a golden-yellow crown and nape, feathered legs, and a wingspan that can reach 2.1 meters.
4. Where does the Eastern Imperial Eagle live and travel during the year?It breeds in southeastern Europe and parts of West and Central Asia, then migrates to northeastern Africa, the Middle East, and South and East Asia for winter.

Accipitridae: A large family of birds of prey that includes eagles, hawks, kites, and buzzards.
Aquilinae: A subfamily of eagles characterized by feathered legs and powerful hunting capabilities.
Ecotone: A transition area between two different ecosystems, such as a forest and a grassland.