Yes, eagle pairs mate for life. However, if one of the pair dies, the surviving eagle may mate with a new partner.

Bald eagle feet are approximately 7 inches in length, which is about the same size as a human hand.

Bald eagles build the largest nests of any bird species. The largest nest ever recorded was found in Florida and measured 9 feet wide, 20 feet deep, and was estimated to weigh about 4,400 pounds.

Up to 8 feet.

Human activities can lead to prolonged absences of breeding adult bald eagles from their nests, jeopardizing both eggs and nestlings. Disturbances may also cause bald eagles to fledge before they are ready, leaving them trapped on the ground and vulnerable to predators until they are strong enough to fly.

Bald eagles can fly at speeds of up to 30 mph and can reach speeds of 100 mph when diving.

Bald eagles can see four times better than humans. While humans have a vision of about 20/20, eagles have a vision of approximately 20/5.

In the wild, bald eagles can live up to 30 years, while in captivity, they can live up to 50 years.

Bald eagle nests are generally used for 5 to 20 years. However, one nest in Ohio was used for an impressive 34 consecutive years.

Bald eagles have approximately 7,000 feathers and weigh about twice as much as their skeleton.

Female bald eagles are larger than males. In Oregon, female eagles can weigh up to 14 pounds, while males typically weigh around 10 pounds.

Bald eagles have about 2,000 feathers covering their heads. Their name comes from the old English word "balde," which originally meant "white."

^* Information sourced from the National Eagle Center.

Bald eagles can float in water and "paddle" to shore using their wings. They use this method to pull prey to the shore when the prey is too heavy to carry while flying.

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Bald eagles are the only eagle species that occurs exclusively in North America. They can be found in Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico.