The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey in North America. They are found near open bodies of water with abundant food supply and trees for nesting. The species almost went extinct but populations have recovered and they were taken off the U.S. government’s list of endangered species on July 12, 1995.
Stats
- Population: 250,000
- Life Span: 28-36 Years
- Top Speed: 74 MPH
- Weight: 6.6-13.9 Pounds
- Length 27.6-40.2 Inches
- Wingspan: 5.9-7.5 Feet
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
Biomes:
- Lakes
- Rivers
- Estuaries
- Forest
- Grassland
- Intertidal zone
- Neritic zone
- Shrubland
- Wetlands
- Marsh
- Riparian
- Coastal
- Swamp
- Prairie
Diet (Carnivorous)
- Fish
- Small birds
- Rabits
- Reptiles
- Crabs
- Amphibians
- Eggs of other birds
Fun Facts
Fact #1
The largest bald eagle ever recorded was 18 pounds and had a wingspan of nearly 8 feet!
Fact #2
Bald eagles reuse their nests and make them bigger each year.
Fact #3
The oldest bald eagle was 38 years old.
Fact #4
The species was endangered but left the U.S. government’s list of endangered species list in 1995.