There are 316 000 eagles in the USA.

A large number of eagles live in the state of Minnesota-about 1300 pairs. In another US state, Florida, there are about 1,200 pairs. In Alaska, about 40 thousand individuals nest annually, after laying eggs, with the onset of cold weather, the eagles fly south.

Eagles are mostly carnivorous. Depending on the species, their palette includes small mammals like prairie dogs, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, waterfowls, and fish.

Bald eagles can live a long time, with a longevity record of 28 years in the wild and 36 years in captivity. The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States of America.