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**Bald Eagles**
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** known bird in the United States of America. This animal is harmless to humans, so why do harm it? **
=== ** The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States of America. They are not bothered by human activity. For many years, they were hunted as a sport. Their numbers have increased from the 1970s. Bald Eagles are believed to mate for life. They mostly feed on rats and mice. Every year they tend to a pair of eggs. Their weight averages from 6.5-14 pounds. They are carnivores. Live up to 28 years. ** ===

=== ** Their natural range covers most of North and South America. Because of successful conservation, they have moved up the chain from endangered to threatened. Males and females aren't identical in plumage coloration. They remain most abundant in Alaska and Canada. Bald Eagles make one of the bird-world’s biggest nest. Bald Eagles have very sharp claws, which are also called talons. ** ===

=== ** Permits are required to keep a bald eagle in the United States. This animal is on the Seal of the President of the United States. Their feathers are often used in traditional ceremonies. Bald eagles us their mouths to pick up their prey. Their body length is about 70-102 centimeters. There is only one recognized subspecies of bald eagles. The bald eagle is a very interesting animal. We need to make sure that it staysoff of the endangered list. ** ===