American Eagle are found across North America, including the United States, Canada, and parts of Mexico. Bald Eagle became the USA’s national bird in 1782 representing strength, freedom, and resilience. They can reach up to 7.5 feet, they can live up to 30 years in the wild or longer.
American Eagle builds massive nests over 10 feet wide. Eagle eyesight can spot prey from over a mile away. Many Native American tribes view the Bald Eagle as sacred, using its feathers in ceremonies and traditions.
Food Habits of the American Eagle are
🦅There diet primarily fish salmon, trout, catfish but also eats birds, mammals rabbits, squirrels and carrion.
🦅They uses sharp talons to snatch fish from the water scavenges when necessary.
🦅They can eat up to a pound of food per day but can survive days without eating.
🦅 They are opportunistic hunters sometimes steal food from other birds like ospreys.
Tourist Attractions for Seeing American Eagles
🦅Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is home to thousands of eagles, especially in winter.
🦅Yellowstone National Park Wyoming, Montana, Idaho good chance to spot eagles.
🦅Klamath Basin California & Oregon hosts one of the largest wintering populations.
🦅Mississippi River lowa, Illinois, Wisconsin Bald Eagles gather here in winter.
🦅Florida Everglades Year-round eagle sightings due to warm climate.