How do hawks and eagles choose a mate?

In most raptors, the females are larger than the males. In some species, the mate selection is more "one way," in that one sex is being more choosy about mate selection than the other. When this is the case, the selecting sex is looking for all the evidences of health and species appropriate behavior. read more

In some species, the mate selection is more"one way," in that one sex is being more choosy about mate selection than the other. When this is the case, the selecting sex is looking for all the evidences of health and species appropriate behavior. read more

The two more commonly known types of eagles, golden eagles and bald eagles, have intricate courtship displays. Both eagles are known to mate for life, although bald eagles do sometimes take another mate. read more

I think I know the reason why eagles choose who they do as a mate: it’s not like you’re going to meet a better looking eagle. Ok, ok, bad joke. I’d like to suggest it’s something with scent – studies have suggested that women can recognize the scent of their children’s specfic hair, and clothes. read more