The majesty and strength represented by the bald eagle are world renowned. The eagle is referred to as 'bald' because of the white plumage on its head. Its yellow eyes and beak stand in contrast to its dark brown body. Eagles can reach flight speeds between 35 and 44 miles per hour. One of the largest raptors, the bald eagle is 32 to 40 inches long with a wingspan of 6 to 8 feet.
Males are smaller than females.
4,500 breeding pairs in the lower 48 states. Canada, Alaska and lower 48 states. Seacoasts, forests, valleys, mountain regions, lakes and rivers. Bald eagles eat fish, waterfowl, and small to medium mammals. Built in the limbs of tall trees, nests are used year after year with new additions of mosses and sticks.