Bald eagles are large raptors native to North America, with distinctive white head and neck feathers contrasting their dark brown bodies. Adult bald eagles can weigh up to 14 pounds and have wingspans reaching 7 feet or more.
These powerful birds of prey hunt primarily fish, swooping down from great heights to snatch them from water with their sharp talons. They're also known to hunt waterfowl, small mammals, and other birds.
Bald eagles mate for life and build some of the largest nests of any bird species, with some nests weighing over a ton. They typically lay one to three eggs per breeding season.
Once endangered due to habitat loss and hunting, bald eagle populations have made a remarkable recovery since being protected under the Endangered Species Act in 1973. Today they're found throughout most of the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico.
These iconic birds can live 20 to 30 years in the wild and are known for their distinctive piercing calls, which sound nothing like their majestic appearance might suggest.
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