Not Actually Bald: The name "bald" comes from an old English word, "balde," meaning white. Bald eagles have a white head and tail with a contrasting dark brown body and wings.
Incredible Eyesight: Bald eagles have vision that is four to seven times stronger than humans, allowing them to spot prey from a mile away.
Lifespan: In the wild, bald eagles can live up to 20-30 years, and even longer in captivity, sometimes reaching 50 years.
Massive Wingspan: Their wingspan ranges from 6 to 7.5 feet, making them one of the largest birds in North America.
Monogamous Mates: Bald eagles are known for their loyalty to their mates. They typically mate for life and use the same nest year after year, adding new material to it each season.
Conservation Success: Bald eagles were once endangered due to habitat destruction, illegal shooting, and contamination of their food source due to the pesticide DDT. Thanks to conservation efforts, they were removed from the endangered species list in 2007 and their populations continue to thrive.