Bald Eagle Basics

Important vocabulary from our bald eagle (vertebrate) unit

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Aves
Classification group that includes birds
Broods
Number of times eggs are laid each year
Clutch
Number of eggs laid at one time
Contour
Feathrs that give shape to a bird's wings and body
Diurnal
Active during the day
Down
Feathers that act as insulation
Eaglet
Term for a baby eagle
Ectothermic
Refers to cold-blooded animals
Endothermic
Refers to warm-blooded animals
Amphibians
Includes frogs, toads, and salamanders
Reptiles
Includes snakes, lizards, and turtles
Fish
Includes cartilaginous, bony, and jawless
Mammals
Includes humans, whales, and platypus
Eyries
Refers to an eagle's nest
Fledge
An eagle's first flight