Bald Eagle Quiz
How much do you know about this amazing wild animal? 8 questions — learn as you go!
🌿 Bald Eagles are wild animals, not pets — this quiz is just for learning about an amazing animal!
📚 What you learned about bald eagles
- Where do bald eagles like to live?✅ Near lakes, rivers, and coasts of North AmericaBald eagles live near lakes, rivers, and coasts where they can hunt fish.
- What is a bald eagle's favorite food?✅ FishBald eagles are carnivores that eat mostly fish.
- How good is a bald eagle's eyesight?✅ 4 to 8 times sharper than a human'sEagle eyesight is 4 to 8 times sharper than a human's.
- Why isn't the bald eagle really 'bald'?✅ Its head is covered in white feathersIts head is covered in bright white feathers; 'balde' is an old word for white.
- How big can a bald eagle's nest get?✅ Over 9 feet wideBald eagle nests can grow over 9 feet wide and weigh up to a ton.
- How fast can a bald eagle dive?✅ Up to 100 mphBald eagles can dive at speeds up to 100 mph.
- What happened to bald eagles in the 1960s?✅ They almost went extinctBald eagles almost went extinct in the 1960s before laws helped them recover.
- How strong is a bald eagle's grip?✅ About 10 times stronger than a human handshakeAn eagle's grip is about 10 times stronger than a human handshake.