Eagles
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Zoo
Catalina island
Type of aviary
The coast of Southern California in the Gulf of Santa Catalina
Habitat
Mountains of southwest China
Type of food
Fish
Population in the world
In 2020, seven pairs of Bald Eagles nested on Catalina Island and four chicks fledged.
About species
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America.
Interesting facts
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Distinguishing feature of the immature bald eagle over the mature bird is its black, yellow-tipped beak; the mature eagle has a fully yellow beak.
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The bald eagle has sometimes been considered the largest true raptor (accipitrid) in North America.
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TThe bald eagle has a body length of 70–102 cm. Typical wingspan is between 1.8 and 2.3 m and mass is normally between 3 and 6.3 kg.
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Female pandas give birth to one or two cubs every two years. Cubs stay with their mothers for 18 months before venturing off on their own.
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BTo hunt fish, the eagle swoops down over the water and snatches the fish out of the water with its talons.
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The bald eagle is a powerful flier, and soars on thermal convection currents. It reaches speeds of 56–70 km/h (35–43 mph) when gliding and flapping.
