The Bald eagle , (Haliaeetus leucoaphalus) lives only in North America and is the national bird of the United States. The adult male is about 36 inches long with a wingspan of 6 ½ feet, while the female is respectively 43 inches long with an 8-foot wingspan. Males and females are dark brown, white head and tail and mate for life. The beaks, eyes and feet are yellow and they vocalize in a series of high pitched whistles. Nests are called aeries and can be 6-feet across, containing two or three eggs that hatch in about 35 days.
The national bird of the United States ranges from the east and west coasts of North America, preferring rivers and lakes with lots of fish. These majestic birds favor a fish diet but are opportunistic scavengers and will eat small birds and rodents, to include carrion. Bald eagles are solitary, spending winters and migrations alone, returning to the same nesting site. A bald eagle’s life can be up to 30 years. (Info from Ebird)