Bald Eagle Facts, Profile, Information - National Geographic
Bald Eagle Facts, Profile, Information
Photograph by Michael Melford
National Geographic
Fast Facts
Type: Bird
Diet: Carnivore
Average lifespan in the wild: Up to 28 years
Size: Body, 34 to 43 in (86 to 109 cm); Wingspan, 6 to 8 ft (1.8 to 2.4 m)
Weight: 6.5 to 14 lbs (3 to 6.5 kg)
Did you know? The largest bald eagle nest on record was 9.5 feet (3 meters) wide and 20 feet (6 meters) high. It weighed more than two tons.
Protection status: Threatened
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