♦ A bald eagles beak is very unique.  If you ever see one up close you will notice that it has a distinct hook on the end, which is used for tearing their food.  The Bald Eagles beak is very sharp!  The upper edge is sharp enough to slice through skin, which the lower half creates a scissor effect making it a dangerous weapon.  Just like the rest of the Eagles body the beak continues to grow along with the eagle.

♦ Talons are just as important for hunting and defense!  They are used to snatch prey from their habitat. 

♦ Although Eagles do not have vocal cords they are still capable of making a Shrill, high pitched squawk which is produced in the syrinx.  They use these noises to warn other eagles and predators that an area is defended.

♦Eagles have amazing eyesight!  Although an eagles eye is almost the same size as a humans, they can see at least 4 times as well as us.

 ♦Bald eagles are commonly found living along major lakes, rivers, and even the coast.  It makes it easy for them to nest in tall trees and find food since they primarily east fish. 

♦ Bald eagles average lifespan is anywhere form fifteen to twenty years, but it is possible for eagles in the wild to live longer than thirty years!

♦ The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and is featured on the Great Seal of the United States.

♦ Female bald eagles are larger than male bald eagles.  The Females guard and defend the nest, white the males are slightly smaller and more agile since they are the primary hunters for the nest.

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

♦ In 1967 The bald eagle was added to the list of endangered species in the United States.  Since then  its numbers have recovered and they are no longer on the list of endangered species.

♦ Many Bald Eagle lay two or even three eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling once it has hatched due to lack of food.