Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Gallery

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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
70 - 110 cm
Weight
3 - 6.5 kg
Diet
Fish, Small mammals, Birds, Carrion

Habitat

Freshwater lakes and riversCoastal wetlands and baysForests and woodlands

Behavior

  • Solitary animal, but may gather in large numbers at food sources
  • Hunts for fish and small mammals
  • Steals food from other birds
  • Nests in trees or on cliff faces
  • Both parents incubate eggs and care for young