Bird of the Month:
The Bald Eagle
*ENDANGERED*
Habitat: North America (most of Canada, all of the US, and Mexico). They can live anywhere from the bayous to the deciduous.
Prey: Mainly fish, smaller bird, and carrion
Size:
Wingspan: ~ 7ft
Weight: 9-12 lbs
Reproduction: The nest can be 8 ft across and weigh up to a ton. They sexually mature around 4-5 years old and can lay
1-3 eggs.
Add. Info.: The Bald Eagle was supposed to be delisted from the endangered list this year, but the Fish and Wildlife
Service has decided to keep this US representative and observe its behavior and numbers a little longer. To learn more
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