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Bald Eagles

The Bald Eagle is a large bird of prey, distinguished most commonly by its white ("bald") head. They mate for life, and the female is usually slightly bigger than the male. In this category you will find a variety of questions relating to the Bald Eagle's physical characteristics, habitat, and many other topics.

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Does the bald eagle have feathers on its head?

Yes. All eagles have feathers on their heads.

How often can a Bald Eagle have babies?

Eagle species only nest once a year. Incubation takes 35 days and one to three eggs are normally in the nest. Chicks remain in the nest for between 70 and 92 days before fledging. Most clutches of three rarely produce three viable birds as the weakest will be pushed from the nest by one of the other stronger chicks.

Do bald eagles live in the north and south poles?

Bald Eagles do not live at either pole. No animals live in Antarctica (South Pole). There is no land at the North Pole (it is water, and ice) Bald Eagles DO live in Northern Canada, but not at the North Pole.

How can you trap a bald eagle or hawk?

You don't, it's cruel and unjust to trap a wild parrot when you can buy one that was bred in captivity. Along with being cruel it is also illegal in many states

When do bald eagles lay their eggs in the northeast?

Eagles lay their eggs when they are fully mature. For example, a bald eagle lays its eggs when its about 4-5 years. Steller's sea eagles also mature at around the same time, but wait to lay their eggs at the time when their feathers change color from brown to black, which takes another few years. However, if you're asking about the season in which eagles lay their eggs, it's usually spring, which differs in months in different places. For example, in North America, bald eagles lay their eggs at around May, the springtime in that place.

What plants live with the bald eagle?

Junipers, oaks, redwoods, and pine trees are favorite nesting trees for the Bald eagle, and the humble huckleberry vine grows far above the forest floor, near the eagles' aeries.

Why do young people go bald?

You can go bald as you get older because of old age. You can also become bald if you have cancer, or because of stress.

What do hunters do with the dead bald eagle?

Dead bald eagles should be reported to Fish and Wildlife officials. To kill a bald eagle would bring stiff penalties however.

How tall are fully grown bald eagles?

Size - A female bald eagle's body length varies from 35 to 37 inches; with a wingspan of 79 to 90 inches. The smaller male bald eagle has a body length of 30 to 34 inches; with a wingspan ranging from 72 to 85 inches. An eagle's average weight is ten to fourteen pounds. Northern birds are significantly larger than their southern relatives.

What do bald eagles use for shelter?

Bald Eagles eat any kind of fish that are in lakes,rivers,oceans,and channels.

Can a bald eagle beat a vulture?

They could, because they are much larger, but normally they coexist peacefully.

Do bald eagles migrate in winter?

  1. Bald Eagles go to the United States when it's Winter and when it's Summer they come back to Canada

How does the baby bald eagle change as it grows into an adult?

They start out with no feathers, then produce feathers that are grey and fluffy. After awhile those change into black feathers that can be used for flying. They don't produce the white feathers till 4-5 years of age

Does a bald eagle eat a snake?

Fom my experrence i think not

*** 2nd answerer says: Any kind they want! -I was once buzzed by a hawk protecting its next meal ( a snake on the ground 20 feet in front of me!)

Do bald eagles leave their parents?

Young bald eagles typically shed their down feathers and grow primary feathers around 10 - 12 weeks after hatching. It is around this time that they will attempt their first flight. Those that survive (about 40% don't) will hang around the nest for another four to five weeks while their primary feathers continue to grow and strengthen. Therefore, a bald eagle will leave the next permanently around 14 - 17 weeks after hatching.

What does a Bald Eagle need to survive?

Bald eagles are large birds of prey, and have keen eyesight. They are usually found around large bodies of water, feeding primarily on fish. They will take other prey, like waterfowl, and will even scavenge carcasses like vultures. They are remarkably agile in flight for such a large raptor, and can even rob ospreys of their hard won fish.

Why do people hunt bald eagles?

bald eagles aren't hunted anymore
it because there a lots of population of eagle so they have to shot the eagle to get a little bit
People hunt the bald agle for fun, food, for their feathers, and for their 'trophies'.
because they might do it for fun,or they sometimes cook,and EAT them! Yuck!

Wolf vs eagle-who wins?

To determine a face off between these two foes you'll need to know averages of both:

Wolverine - 25 - 47 inches (3-4 ft) + 16- 35 kg

Wolf - 50 - 78 inches ( 4.5 - 6ft) + 21- 68 kg

wolf wins

What is the reason that bald eagle is endangered?

Contrary to popular belief, the bald eagle is no longer an endangered species. After a remarkable comeback, they are listed as Least Concern.

What the differences in a male Bald eagle and female Bald eagle?

A female bald eagle will be larger in size than the male bald eagle. The female can have the back facing talon be longer than the males back talon. Most female bald eagles have a beak that is deeper than then the males beak.

How were bald eagles saved from extinction?

bald eagles almost became extinct because of the DDT out break that posined the water and eagle eat fish so the eagle will get posined they wouldn't die but when it came time to lay eggs the shell well be fragile and break and because they were hunted.

Why do bald eagles need protection?

The real question is which one should we save?

Seriously, saving the bald eagle, or any endangered species is a fine idea. Creating false endangered species though makes the issue are more complex then it should be.

Polar bears, as an example are on the increase. Why make them endangered when they clearly are not.

How has the bald eagles beak evolved?

Bald eagles have a hooked beak because of their diet. They are a bird of prey which means they eat meat. The hook on their beak helps them tear apart the flesh of fish and small mammals.

What is the symbiotic relationship of a bald eagle?

Bald eagles prey on mainly fish, but will take some other prey, including water fowl. They feed on carrion as well, and it is during such times they come into contact with other creatures like vultures, ravens, foxes and others. They sometimes harass ospreys to steal their catch, and have been seen driving predators as large as coyotes away from carcasses.