Bald eagle, facts and information - National Geographic
WEBHabitat and diet. While bald eagles occasionally live in arid areas, most reside in woods by rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water rich with fish, their main food source.
Bald Eagle Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WEBNationwide, Bald Eagles are most widespread during winter, where they can be found along coasts, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in many states. They winter in large numbers at some lakes and national wildlife refuges.
Bald eagle | Size, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 — The bald eagle is actually a sea eagle (Haliaeetus species) that commonly occurs inland along rivers and large lakes. The adult male is about 90 cm (36 inches) long and has a wingspan of 2 metres (6.6 feet).
Bald Eagle | Audubon Field Guide
WEBAt a Glance. The emblem bird of the United States, majestic in its appearance. It is not always so majestic in habits: it often feeds on carrion, including dead fish washed up on shore, and it steals food from Ospreys and other smaller birds. At other times, however, it is a powerful predator.
Eagle | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 9, 2024 — Eagle, any of many large, heavy-beaked, big-footed birds of prey in the family Accipitridae (order Accipitriformes). An eagle may resemble a vulture in build and flight characteristics, but its head is fully feathered (often crested), and its strong feet are equipped with great curved talons.
Bald Eagle Life History - All About Birds
WEBHabitat. Bald Eagles typically nest in forested areas adjacent to large bodies of water, staying away from heavily developed areas when possible. Bald Eagles are tolerant of human activity when feeding, and may congregate around fish processing plants, dumps, and below dams where fish concentrate.
Bald Eagle Biology - Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
WEBThe Bald Eagle is the symbol of America and personifies strength, majesty and independence. Yet, its very existence is dependent upon how humans manage the environment that is shared with all wildlife species. When chosen as a national symbol in 1782, it was found abundantly throughout the contiguous United States.
Bald Eagle - National Wildlife Federation
WEBLearn facts about the bald eagle's habitat, range, diet, life history, and more.
Bald eagle - Wikipedia
WEBThe bald eagle occurs during its breeding season in virtually any kind of American wetland habitat such as seacoasts, rivers, large lakes or marshes or other large bodies of open water with an abundance of fish.
Eagle - Wikipedia
WEBEagle is the common name for the golden eagle, bald eagle, and other birds of prey in the family of the Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of genera, some of which are closely related. True eagles comprise the genus Aquila. Most of the 68 species of eagles are from Eurasia and Africa. [1]