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The term "bald" does not refer to the white head, but rather to the piebald adult plumage.
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The Bald Eagle is the United States national bird, since 1782.
It symbolizes freedom, power and majesty.
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You can find the Bald Eagle thinly distributed over coastlines and inland waterways of Canada, the United States and northwest Mexico.
The range extends from Arctic tundra to the sub tropic mangroves.
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The Eagle's ability to see detail at a distance is extraordinary.
It's eyesight is 4 to 8 times sharper than a human's.
The eyes are fixed in their sockets, so the Eagle has to turn it's whole head to look around.
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The average weight of the Eagle is roughly 6.6 to 13.9 pounds.
The wingspan is 5.5-8'
The average length is about 30.4-36.4"
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The breeding season is October to April in South, April to August in North
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The average lifespan of the Eagle is about 47 years in captivity, 25 years in the wild.
