#1: They’re One of the World’s Largest Raptor Bald Eagles can weigh up to 15lb., and are between 28-38 inches in size. Their wingspan can reach up to 7.5 feet.

#2: They Can Reach Altitudes Over 10,000 Feet Their impressive wingspan is more than decorative: it allows them to fly at dizzying heights! Bald eagles soar 10,000 feet or more into the air, using thermal air currents to support their glide.

#3: Their Eyesight is 8x Stronger Than Our We call a person an “eagle eye” if they have 20/20 vision, but Bald Eagles have much sharper eyesight than that! In fact, they typically have 20/40 or 20/50 vision,

#4: They Aren’t Actually Bald Since Bald Eagles sport a white head of feathers, so where did the “bald” moniker come from? It turns out that it was a translation of the old English word “piebald,” meaning “white” or “white-headed.

#5: Their Grip Strength is a Crushing 400 psi Bald Eagles are said to have a grip 10 times stronger than a human’s.

#6: Their Courtship Acrobatics Rival Cirque du Soleil Known for their dramatic “sky dances,” Bald Eagle males will court females with a series of impressive feats.

#7: They Mate for Life When it comes to commitment, Bald Eagle couples are in it for the long haul. They typically mate for life—meaning they can be coupled monogamously for 30 years.

#8: They Make the Biggest Bird Nest Bald Eagle nests, called aeries, are the largest recorded bird nests. Typically found at the top of tall trees, at a height anywhere from 60 to 200 feet, they can reach a size of 4-6 feet.