Bald eagles are not bald at all. Eagle looks "bald" because white feathers on the head are in contrast with dark brown feathers on the rest of the body. source
Bald eagles are not bald at all. Eagle looks "bald" because white feathers on the head are in contrast with dark brown feathers on the rest of the body.
Bald eagle have around 7000 feathers. They are light, but strong. source
Bald eagle have around 7000 feathers. They are light, but strong.
Adult Bald eagles are 3 feet tall and weigh up to 9 pounds. source
Adult Bald eagles are 3 feet tall and weigh up to 9 pounds.
Females Bald eagles are larger than males. source
Females Bald eagles are larger than males.
Bald eagles wingspan ranges from 5.5 to 7.5 feet. source
Bald eagles wingspan ranges from 5.5 to 7.5 feet.
Bald eagles fly 35 miles per hour. source
Bald eagles fly 35 miles per hour.
When Bald eagles "dive" through the air to catch the prey, they can reach 100 miles per hour. source
When Bald eagles "dive" through the air to catch the prey, they can reach 100 miles per hour.
Bald eagles eat fish, other birds, muskrats and turtles. Hooked beak helps them tear apart their prey. source
Bald eagles eat fish, other birds, muskrats and turtles. Hooked beak helps them tear apart their prey.
Bald eagles will steal hunt from other birds or even humans (during fishing) thanks to their speed and sharp claws. source
Bald eagles will steal hunt from other birds or even humans (during fishing) thanks to their speed and sharp claws.
Bald eagles have excellent eyesight and see things 4-7 times better than humans. source
Bald eagles have excellent eyesight and see things 4-7 times better than humans.
Bald eagles build large nests. Largest known nest was 20 feet deep, 13 feet wide and weighed nearly 3 tones. source
Bald eagles build large nests. Largest known nest was 20 feet deep, 13 feet wide and weighed nearly 3 tones.
Bald eagles are typically solitary creatures. source
Bald eagles are typically solitary creatures.
Young Bald eagles are dark in color. When they turn 5 years, they will start resembling their parents. source
Young Bald eagles are dark in color. When they turn 5 years, they will start resembling their parents.
Bald eagles live 28 years in the wild and up to 36 years in captivity. source
Bald eagles live 28 years in the wild and up to 36 years in captivity.
Bald eagle has been national emblem of the United States ever since 1782. source
Bald eagle has been national emblem of the United States ever since 1782.
