An Eagle of the Tall Trees: teacher key

Harpy Eagles, grade 4 edition, written for 4th grade. A harpy eagle is one of the largest eagles in the world. Learn how big its claws are, what it eats and how a chick grows up.

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Questions and answers

1. How long is a harpy eagle's back talon, as reported?
   • Up to about 5 inches (answer)
   • About 1 inch
   • About 5 feet
2. A harpy eagle's back claws are about as big as the claws of what?
   • A cat
   • A grizzly bear (answer)
   • A hawk
3. How long does a harpy eagle egg take to hatch?
   • About 5 days
   • About 55 days (answer)
   • About 10 months
4. Which is bigger, a female harpy eagle or her mate?
   • Her mate
   • They are the same size
   • The female (answer)
5. How long do both parents care for their chick?
   • About 10 months (answer)
   • About two weeks
   • About 25 years
6. What does 'hatch' mean in: an egg takes about 55 days to hatch?
   • Come out of the egg (answer)
   • Fly away
   • Build a nest

Words

• talon: a bird's claw
• disk: flat round shape
• chick: a baby bird
• hatch: come out