Eagles' eyes are extremely powerful, having up to 3.6 times human acuity for the martial eagle,
which enables them to spot potential prey from a very long distance.
This keen eyesight is primarily attributed to their extremely large pupils which
ensure minimal diffraction (scattering) of the incoming light. The female of all known species of eagles
is larger than the male.
Eagles normally build their nests, called eyries, in tall trees or on high cliffs. Many species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling once it has hatched. The dominant chick tends to be a female, as they are bigger than the male. The parents take no action to stop the killing.
Due to the size and power of many eagle species, they are ranked at the top of the food chain as apex predators in the avian world.