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The Bald Eagle is a magnificent
large eagle which is the national symbol of the USA. This is quite
apt as it is also the only species of eagle which is unique to North
America. They are natural fish eaters and are well served for this
diet having large feet with which to pluck unsuspecting salmon and
other large fish from the surfaces of lakes and rivers. The Bald
Eagle is so dependent upon fish that it will migrate to areas of
plentiful fishing.
Like some other birds of prey the Bald Eagle will mate for life,
returning to the same eyrie year after year. Their aerial mating
display is particularly spectacular with pairs locking talons and
tumbling through the air as one, only breaking apart at the last
minute.
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Bald Eagle Facts |
Name:
Bald Eagle - Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Size: 88-94cm
Wingspan: 210-230cm
Range: Northern America where it most commonly
found in Alaska but reaches as far south as Florida.
Conservation: Once hunted as a pest species and
severely threatened through DDT poisoning, the Bald Eagle is now
a protected species in all American states. Numbers are increasing
particularly in Florida and Alaska and the population now stands
at around 70000. |
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