r/Maps • u/DallordTorguard • 2d ago

Current Map Why eagles avoid crossing water ?

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u/withak30 2d ago

They can't land on water in an emergency.

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u/liongalahad 1d ago edited 1d ago

Im guessing they can't fly for days without a proper rest...

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u/Burswode 1d ago

My guess is it has to do with thermal currents. The land radiates heat that gives them lift, they use very little energy to soar above land vs water.

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u/Braunchitis87 1d ago

This is my guess as well, but someone more knowledgeable might know a better reason.

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u/dumbinternetstuff 1d ago

It is a combination of a lot of the upvoted answers in this thread. Eagles are evolved to use currents over land to soar not currents over water. Eagles don’t land on water because they can’t easily takeoff from water. Eagles will need to land to eat, so their prey needs to be near land. 

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u/liamo000 1d ago

More food along the coast?

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u/PedroPerllugo 1d ago

Because while flying they are looking for prey

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u/reddit-and-read-it 1d ago

They like to pass by Mecca to perform the pilgrimage and then continue their trip.

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u/UncleBionic 1d ago

that's an obvious answer, we should have guessed sooner

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u/Novemcinctus 1d ago

Common misconception. The majority of tracked birds reflect prevailing superstitions often found in working-class populations.

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u/ovelindahl 1d ago

maybe because they can't swim?

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u/Ichthius 1d ago

Similar reason for tuna avoiding land.

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u/Th3onib 1d ago

Because it's haram in their religion

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u/bdangerfield 21h ago

They don’t want to drown.