Bald Eagles are found in North America.

The Great Seal of the United States features a bald eagle.

The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States.

Although their name suggests otherwise, bald eagles are not bald.

Female bald eagles are larger than male bald eagles.

Bald eagles eat mostly fish, swooping down to the water and catching them with their powerful talons.

Bald eagles live for around 20 years in the wild.

Bald eagles build very large nests, sometimes weighing as much as a ton!

The bald eagle was added to the list of endangered species in the United States in 1967 and its numbers have recovered well since.

For more information on eagles, check out our eagle facts page.