- Eyesight can be eight times greater than a human's
- Can spot a rabbit from more than two miles away
- Retina composed of more than one million cone receptors; 100,000 in humans
- Cones allow them to see colors that humans can't, helping them locate food and navigate surroundings
- UV light vision enhances contrast
2. Beak and Talons:
- Hooked beak to cut and carry prey
- Powerful talons
- Crush and carry rabbits, prairie dogs, fish, squirrels, ground squirrels, marmots, other birds, snakes, lizards, turtles, insects, and carrion
3. Flight capabilities:
- Powerful flight that provides an excellent way for eagles to spot prey