Bald Eagle

Habitat

Lakes, rivers, coasts, large forests

Ecosystem role

Apex predator and scavenger; indicator of healthy aquatic ecosystems.

Fast facts

• ● Wingspan up to 7.5 feet.
• ● Removed from US endangered list in 2007.
• ● Nests are the largest of any North American bird — up to 13 ft deep.

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