Last updated: August 6, 2020
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North American Bald Eagle
![042419_Eagle ft pickens_willis_01 A brown and white feathered Bald Eagle sitting on a tree branch.](/articles/000/images/042419_Eagle-ft-pickens_willis_01.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo/Willis
Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Haliaeetus leucocephalusDistrobutions/Habitat: Lakes, rivers, marshes, and along coasts.
Average Size: 28-38 inches long, 80 inch wingspan
Average Lifespan: 20 years
Diet: Fish, mammals, gulls, and waterfowl.