Today, we will betalking about the bald eagle, a bird that has been the symbol of the UnitedStates of America. These large regal birds are a symbol of courage andpatriotism.

First, bald eaglesare large birds that make other birds of prey seem small in comparison. Thebirds aren’t actually bald, but their heads are covered with clean, whitefeathers. The bright white feathers of the head greatly contrast the dark brownfeathers found on the rest of the body. Their feathers add to the bulky, largelook of the bald eagle. Juvenile bald eagles are mostly brown, with specks ofwhite scattered throughout their plumage. The legs and bills of the bald eagleare bright yellow.

Bald eaglesusually live near bodies of water, where they can fish for food. In theAmericas, bald eagles are most widespread during the winter, since they can befound around bodies of water in many states.

Bald eagles arecarnivorous, and will eat carrion and garbage. They will also steal otheranimals’ meals by harassing animals like ospreys until they drop their prey.Bald eagles have also been known to directly take food away by grabbing it.Bald eagles mainly eat fish, but they will also hunt mammals and birds. Theywill sometimes cooperate with others of the same species while hunting.

For Wild Suzhou,I’m Ciana, thanks for listening and see you next time.