The wingspan of the bald eagle is about 7 feet long. Other eagles are much smaller. The hawk eagles of Africa and Asia are only 18 to 22 inches long. The head of an eagle is large and covered with feathers. The eyes are large and on the side of the eagle's head.
Eagles have a large, strong beaks with a sharp hook at the tip.
The feet of most eagles are bright yellow. Eagles have long broad wings and tails. The long feathers are long and stiff. Most eagles are dark brown or black. Many eagles have white areas such as the bald eagle with its white head and tail.