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Bald Eagle Facts
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- An eagle weighs between 9 and 14 pounds.
- Eagles are powerful fliers who can reach speeds of up to 100MPH (160 KPH) during a dive.
- A bald eagle grabs its prey with its stong talons.
- Eagles use their beak to remove undigestable feathers or fur before eating a larger animal.
- Bald eagles build an enormous nest from twigs and leaves.
- A bald eagle next is located high from the ground, either in a large tree or in a cliff.
- Bald eagles will feed their young until they learn to fly.
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