Bald Eagles - General Information

Bald Eagles Information - Life Span

Picture source: The Illinois Raptor Center

Bald Eagles Information - Food

Bald Eagles feed mostly on fish (salmon, eels, cod, herrings, carp, trout, and catfish), but also they are able to hunt waterfowl and birds (loons, ducks, cormorants, pelicans, terns, wild turkeys, ravens, flickers, and sparrows) and small mammals (foxes, sea otters, rats, muskrats, porcupine, opossum, skunk, prairie dogs, jackrabbits and squirrels). Bald Eagles often pirate food from other eagles and especially osprey, a more skillful catcher of fish. Sometimes Bald Eagles attack domestic animals. If the usual food is scarce, Bald Eagles will eat carrion.

Bald Eagles Information - General Info Links

Picture source: Randy Standish

"The American Bald Eagle" - Read about how and why these birds became the symbol of America.

All About Eagles - Basic information on various species of eagles and their habitats and protection measures.

American Bald Eagle - Pictures, Breeders, Chicks - A short article about these birds and their photos.

American Bald Eagle Info - A very informative site contains myths and history of the species, its natural history and places where you can watch these birds in the wild.

American Bald Eagle Pictures - Bald eagle gallery made by professional photographers.

American Wildlife. Bald Eagles - Hear the bald eagle and see the movie online.

Bald Eagle Facts - General information on the species.

Bald Eagle Information - Provides information on the eagles' conservation status and protective measures.

Bald Eagle Profile - Learn about the species and its importance for humans.

Picture source: Bald Eagle Conference

Bald Eagle Stock Images - Many pages of Bald Eagles and other raptors' photos.

Bald Eagle: Haliaeetus leucocephalus - Identification tips, life history, and distribution maps provided by the USGS.

Bald Eagles in Russia - An article about the seasonal movements of these birds.

Bald Eagles by Brendan - A brief description of the species including its diet, habitat and preservation measures.

Bird of Prey. Bald Eagle - Names and photos of various birds of prey.

Birds: Eagles - A lot of useful links for eagle owners and people interested in the species.

Critter Corner - The American Bald Eagle - Basic information and conservational status of the species.

More About Bald Eagles - Contains information regarding places where you can see these birds in the wild, description of their habitats and habits. You can buy eagle gifts and donate online.

Nesting Eagles - American Eagle Foundation presents nesting shots from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Reelfoot Lake Eagles - Information on Bald Eagles and Eagle watching in the Reelfoot area of northwest Tennessee.

Species Portrait - Bald Eagle - Raptor identification and tips on how to distinguish the bald eagle from the related species.

Bald Eagles Information - Other Bald Eagles sites

American Bald Eagles - American Bald eagles are considered to be the national birds of the USA. On June, 20 1782, the Bald eagle image was adopted for the Great Seal of the United States. Before this, the settlers viewed the Bald eagle as a competitor; the settlers saw them as depriving them of fish and game and depleting them of their stock. The eagles were killed for sport. Native Americans view these birds as a connection between people and the Creator. Some eagles are notable in American history. "Old Abe," the mascot of a regiment during the Civil War survived 42 battles. Today Bald eagles can be seen practically in every region of the USA.

Historically American Bald eagles were found in all 50 states except Hawaii. In the 19th century the American Bald eagle was a common breeding bird. American Bald eagles are subdivided into two subspecies: the Southern Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus leucocephalus) and the Northern Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus alskanus). The Northern Bald eagle inhabits the northern two-thirds of the continent, including Nebraska, and winters in Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, and Arizona. The Southern Bald eagle lives along the Atlantic coast, in the Mississippi Valley, and in California, Arizona and New Mexico. These species don't migrate.

Bald Eagles Pictures - Bald Eagles are majestic birds whose strength and independence became the impetus for Americans to adopt the species as the national symbol in 1782. These are large birds that reach the size of 30 inches in length with the wingspread being up to 72-84 inches. Contrary to some

people's belief, the species got its name because of the white head, but not a "bald head". The name comes from the Old English "bald" that stood for "white headed."

Bald Eagles Facts - Bald Eagles are the national birds of the United States of America. These powerful birds display many outstanding characteristics, such as exceptional sharp vision, an impressive appearance, and the ability to soar in the sky.

Basically, the Bald eagle is one of the largest birds of prey found in North America. They stand about 30 inches high. Their wingspan reaches 6 to 7 feet. The bird weighs 8 to 12 pounds. Females are usually larger than males. Immature bald eagles can be easily mistaken for other species of birds, since they lack the white head and tail adult birds are characterized by. Immature bald eagles are mostly chocolate brown with splashes of white over the body, tail, and under wing parts. The bird acquires its typical looks only when it reaches the age of five years.

American Bald Eagles Information - American Bald Eagles are the national symbol of the United States. This bird is associated with strength and free spirit and is widely known not only in the country but also worldwide. The American Bald Eagle is hard to confuse with some other species especially when a bird is mature and has obtained adult feathering. The species has a white head, brown back, and yellow beak.

The name of the species comes from an old English word that meant "white," but not "hairless," as some people may mistakenly think. The scientific name of the species is Haliaeetus leucocephalus. It is considered threatened and cannot be captured, kept, traded, etc. without permission.

American Bald Eagles Photos - American Bald Eagles are the only eagles unique to North America. The scientific name of the species is Haliaeetus leucocephalus; it means "a sea eagle with a white head." Bald Eagles can be found in the vast territory from Alaska and Canada to Northern Mexico. About half of the world's population of the American Bald Eagle lives in Alaska.

Bald Eagles inhabit mostly forests near the shores of lakes and rivers. They build nests on the top of large trees and use one nest for many years, rebuilding and adding more material to it. Young eagles stay in the same area where they were born. The largest nest of Bald Eagles may weigh a ton and be up to 8 feet across.

American Bald Eagles Pictures - American Bald Eagles are the national birds of the United States of America. Strikingly beautiful and powerful birds, they express dignity and freedom. An adult Bald Eagle has a brown plumage, with a white head and tail. Only mature birds have such physical characteristics. The young birds that have not reached the age of 4 years old do not have the white coloring.

American Bald eagles have short and powerful grasping toes, and long talons. Their wingspan is huge, and can reach seven and a half feet. The eagle's beak and eyes turn yellow during the fourth and fifth year. Bald Eagles measure about 29 to 42 inches long, and can weigh 7 to 15 pounds. Females tend to be larger than males. Bald Eagles can live up to 25 years in the wild, up to 36 years in captivity.

Bald Eagles Pictures Facts - Bald Eagles are the only eagles unique to North America. They are found from Alaska to northern Mexico. The main part of the Bald Eagle population lives in Alaska, because there are a lot of game and remote places for nesting there. When the first settlers came to America, there were about 500,000 Bald Eagles; they inhabited coasts of every river.