American Eagle Knowledge Assessment

The video tutorial explores American Eagles, focusing on their physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and environmental significance. It highlights their role as predators and scavengers, their nesting habits, and interesting facts like their speed and swimming ability. The tutorial also covers the conservation efforts that helped recover their population from being endangered to threatened.

What is the primary reason the American Eagle is often called a 'bald eagle'?

• It is a symbol of baldness.

• The term 'bald' in Old English meant white.

• It has no feathers on its head.

• It is completely hairless.

Where do American Eagles prefer to build their nests?

• At the tops of tall trees near water bodies.

• In urban areas on tall buildings.

• On the ground in open fields.

• In caves near mountains.

What is the wingspan range of female American Eagles?

• 6 to 7 feet

• 8 to 9 feet

• 7 to 8 feet

• 5 to 6 feet

How long does it take for American Eagle eggs to hatch?

• 35 days

• 20 days

• 25 days

• 30 days

What is the primary diet of American Eagles?

• Fruits and berries.

• Grains and seeds.

• Fish and other aquatic animals.

• Insects and small rodents.

How fast can an American Eagle dive when hunting?

• 50 mph

• 70 mph

• 100 mph

• 120 mph

Which state does not have a species of bald eagles living in it?

• Hawaii

• California

• Alaska

• Texas

What is a unique ability of American Eagles when they are in water?

• They can dive to great depths.

• They can swim using an overhand wing movement.

• They can walk on water.

• They can hold their breath for long periods.

Why are American Eagles considered important to the environment?

• They plant trees and shrubs.

• They help control animal populations by hunting weak animals.

• They provide shelter for other birds.

• They are a source of food for other animals.

What was a major factor that led to the American Eagle being listed as endangered?

• Natural disasters.

• Increased use of pesticides and habitat loss.

• Competition with other bird species.

• Overhunting by humans.