Empire. This motif, derived from the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire was also adopted by the Russian Empire and is still featured in the Flag of Albania. The Roman eagle was preceded by the eagle of Ptolemaic Egypt and the Achaemenid Empire. In the coat of arms of Kotka, Finland, the eagle is depicted carrying an anchor and the caduceus on its feet. Heraldic eagles are most often found displayed, i.e. with their wings and legs extended. They can also occur close, i.e. with their wings folded, or rising, i.e. about to take flight. The heads, wings, and legs of eagles can also be found independently. Notes References External links PBS Nature: Eagles Eagle photos on Oriental Bird Images Eagle videos on the Internet Bird Collection Web of the Conservation Biology Team-Bonelli's Eagle, of the University of Barcelona Decorah Eagles: 24/7 Live Webcam from The Raptor Resource Project EagleCAM: White-bellied Sea Eagles Live Webcam at Discovery Centre in Sydney, Australia Accipitridae Apex predators Bird common names Vultures National symbols of Armenia National symbols of Austria National symbols of the Czech Republic National symbols of Germany National symbols of Ghana National symbols of Liechtenstein National symbols of Mexico National symbols of Nigeria National symbols of Poland National symbols of Romania National symbols of Serbia National symbols of Spain National symbols of Syria National symbols of Yemen National symbols of Zambia