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Some COOL FACTS about Bald Eagles:

• Became the national bird of the United States in 1782.
the only eagle unique to North america.
• the only eagle unique to North america.
• main diet is fi sh that they catch or fi nd dead.
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main diet is fi sh that they catch or fi nd dead.
• Normally found around bodies of water.
Normally found around bodies of water.
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• Was removed from the list of endangered and threatened species in 2007
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• most bald eagles migrate south in the winter and back north in the summer.
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• Builds a large nest of sticks, called eyries, that can be 5 feet wide.
• Builds a large nest of sticks, called eyries, that can be 5 feet wide.
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