Bald eagles have many distinguishable traits. These are the things that we think make the Bald eagle unique. Their big and powerful talons are used to penetrate the flesh of their prey. Their whitish bald head gives them a stunning image. Bald eagles are almost always found in wetland areas.
Eagles mate for life.
They live for approximately 30 years in the wild and can live even longer in captivity. Bald eagles build nests in trees that are usually over 75 ft. tall. The eagles main diet consists of fish, but it will eat almost anything it can catch. Bald eagle nesting pairs can have 2-3 eggs a year that hatch after about 35 days. The Bald eagle has a very sad history.