About
The Bald Eagle is a powerful symbol of wild America and one of nature's most formidable aerial predators. With a wingspan reaching over 2 meters, its white-feathered head and tail contrasting against a dark brown body create one of the most recognized silhouettes in the bird world. Once endangered by DDT pesticide bioaccumulation, its remarkable recovery — from 417 nesting pairs in 1963 to over 316,000 individuals today — stands as one of conservation's greatest success stories.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Physical Characteristics
Wingspan
180–230 cm
Length
70–102 cm
Weight
3–6.3 kg
Ecology
Habitat
Near large bodies of open water, old-growth forests, coastal areas
Diet
Fish, waterfowl, small mammals, carrion
Distribution
North America — Canada, USA, Northern Mexico