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Group Name:

Hawks-Birds (Aves)

Habitat:

Near large bodies of water. Nests in tree tops.

Traits:

1) Underside mostly white.

2) Brown back and wings.

3) Dark eye stripe on white head.

4) Excellent eyesight.

5) Eats fish. Dives into water to catch them.

6) Talons lock onto fish to prevent their escape.

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