Bald Eagle

By Joshua C.

Physical Characteristics

They have a white head and tail. They have a beak that is large and

hooked. They have a body length from 70-

102 cm. They weigh from 5.5lbs. to 17lbs.

Behavioral Characteristics• It’s a very powerful flier.

• It migrates from the north to the south or to the coast.

• The bald eagle selects migration routes which take advantage of thermals , updrafts, and food resources.

Habitat They live near rivers. They also near seacoasts and oceans. They live near large bodies of water.

Food PreferencesO They will eat all sorts of fish such as

salmon.O They eat trout.O They eat rabbits, raccoons, beavers,

and small deer.O They eat ducks and geese.

They can build nests that can weigh 1.1 tons.

They can fly up to 56-70 kilometers per hour.

There are legends that say the bald eagle got it’s white head from the sun.

The largest bald eagle nest ever seen weighed about 2,000 pounds.