Eagles (Accipitridae) are a fairly diverse family, into which we group almost 20 genera. Although eagles look quite similar, not all genera are closely related. In our country there are 25 species, worldwide there are 217 species of this family. These are large and mighty raptors with exceptional vision, a strong hooked beak, broad wings and razor-sharp curved talons on powerful toes. They are active by day when they hunt for food. They are adapted to hunting different animals, some of them feeding exclusively on carrion.
In general they are top predators, which ecologically speaking belong to the top of the food chain. For most eagles, both sexes are equally colored, usually the female is noticeably larger than the male. The different sizes of the sexes allow partners to prey on animals of different sizes and thus near the nest they get enough food for themselves and for their offspring. The difference in size is evident especially in species that feed on birds, and the smallest is among scavengers.
Eagles, these magnificent birds, are long-lived, and the transition from juvenile individuals to adults is slow. The coloration, characteristic of adult plumage, is obtained only after several years.
