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Bald Eagle Facts
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- Bald eagles have a long, downward-curving yellow bill with large, keen eyes.
- Eagles are powerful fliers who can reach speeds of up to 100MPH (160 KPH) during a dive.
- Eagles are carnivores and hunt during the day (they are diurnal).
- An eagle will hunt mammals, snakes and other birds but diet of an eagle is made up mostly of fish.
- Eagles reach maturity at 4 to 5 years.
- Both male and female eagles help to incubate the eggs in the nest.
- Like most animals, eagles live longer in captivity.
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