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Chesapeake Bay Critters
King of the Sky
- I can be found throughout the continental United States and most of Canada.
- My prey has characteristics from the same family tree.
- Fossils date back to 50 million years.
- I am protected by federal law since 1940.
- By 1970 there were only about 2,000 to 3,000 of my family in the 48 states.
- I've been the emblem of the United States since 1982.
- I live more than 50 years.
- My eggs are about 3 inches long and 2 inches across.
- My young go off alone after 11 to 12 weeks.
- I hunt during the day.
Who Am I?