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Eagles are large, powerfully built  birds of prey , with heavy heads and beaks. Even the smallest eagles, such as the  booted eagle  ( Aquila pennata ), which is comparable in size to a  common buzzard  ( Buteo buteo ) or  red-tailed hawk  ( B. jamaicensis ), have relatively longer and more evenly broad wings, and more direct, faster flight – despite the reduced size of aerodynamic feathers. Most eagles are larger than any other raptors apart from some  vultures . The smallest species of eagle is the  South Nicobar serpent eagle  ( Spilornis klossi ), at 450 g (1 lb) and 40 cm (16 in). The largest species are discussed below. Like all birds of prey, eagles have very large, hooked  beaks  for ripping flesh from their prey, strong, muscular legs, and powerful  talons . The beak is typically heavier than that of most other birds of prey. Eagles' eyes are extremely powerful. It is estimated that...