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Birds

Bald Eagle

Eagles can fly at an altitude of 10,000 feet and reach speeds of 35 miles per hour.

Great Horned Owl

Owls weigh approximately 2 to 4 pounds with a wingspan of 36 to 60 inches (3 to 5 feet).

Peafowl

Peafowl eat grains, insects, small reptiles and small mammals and weight 2 to 13 pounds.

Red Tail Hawk

The red tailed hawk population is estimated to be over 1 million in the United States

Turkey

Turkeys are herbivores, eating primarily plants, seeds, and berries.

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