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A young eaglet can gain as much as 170 grams (six ounces) per day — the fastest growth rate of any bird in North America.

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Plumage colour serves many important functions: it can play a role in keeping an animal warm or avoid overheating (thermoregulation), in camouflage, in competitive interactions, or in mate choice.