SPECIES
Bald eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
North America’s bald eagle can build a nest that grows larger over years of reuse.
Above North American waterways, a bald eagle’s nest can become a lasting landmark. Some pairs return to the same nest and build it bigger.
What does a bald eagle eat?
mostly fish and carrion
Where does a bald eagle live?
North America
How long does a bald eagle live?
up to about 30 years in wild
The nest that grows
Pairs often reuse and enlarge nests of large sticks in tall trees close to feeding areas.
A North American bird
Bald eagles occur across North America, often associated with large waters and suitable nesting sites.
A recovery with causes
Habitat protection and restrictions on DDT helped bald eagles recover from steep historical declines.
Sources
Records of where it has been seen come live from GBIF; observed interactions from GloBI. Draft — not yet reviewed by a person.