An eagle is a large, powerful bird of prey known for its keen eyesight, strong talons, and impressive wingspan. Eagles hunt fish, small mammals, and other birds, swooping down from great heights to catch their prey. They build enormous nests called eyries high in trees or on cliff faces, and they mate for life, raising their young together year after year.

Eagles appear in myths, legends, and national symbols around the world because people admire their strength and majesty. The bald eagle serves as the national bird of the United States, appearing on coins, the presidential seal, and countless emblems. Despite its name, the bald eagle isn't actually bald: its white head feathers just make it look that way from a distance.

In golf, an eagle means scoring two strokes under par on a hole, which is quite an achievement. If par for a hole is four strokes and you sink the ball in two, you've scored an eagle.

When someone has eagle eyes, they notice small details others miss. A teacher with eagle eyes spots every mistake on your homework, while a detective with eagle eyes catches tiny clues at a crime scene.