The American bald eagle Height 30 in. Wingspan 6 ft to 7 ft 6 in. Bald eagles are large birds with wings up to 7 ft 6 in. Bald eagles love to eat fish. They prey upon dead and dying fish, which they easily spot from aloft with their keen eyesight.
Eagles swoop down and use their sharp talons to snatch fish that are near the surface of the water.
Bald eagles will often rob the smaller osprey of its catch. In addition to catching and stealing fish, bald eagles will also prey on smaller birds and mammals. Breeding pairs of bald eagles remain together and reestablish their bonds each year. In a spectacular display of courtship, the birds lock talons in midair and somersault together towards the ground. The nest of the bald eagle, which is made of large sticks, is typically built in the top of a tall tree.