Bald Eagle

• Scientific name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Aves
• Family: Accipitridae
• Genus: Haliaeetus
• Species: H. leucocephalus

Fun Facts

• Eagles do not sweat; to stay cool they seek out shade, pant, and hold their wings away from their body.
• They can fly at an altitude of 10,000 feet and reach speeds of 35 miles per hour.
• Bald eagles became the national emblem in 1782.
• They eat mainly fish, rodents, waterfowl, and carion.
• They live 15-20 years.
• Bald eagles have a wingspan of 72 to 90 inches (6 to 7.5 feet) and weigh up to 14 pounds.