Bald Eagle: All About America's National Bird
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The bald eagle is one of the largest birds in North America, with a wingspan of up to 7.5 feet and weigh up to 14 pounds
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It has a dark brown body with a white head and tail, and yellow beaks, eyes, and feet
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The bald eagle is the national bird of the US and is seen as a symbol of American strength, freedom, and independence
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The second Continental Congress chose the bald eagle as the national symbol on June 20, 1782, the same day the Great Seal of the US was adopted
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The name bald eagle comes from the word "piebald", which refers to the bird's light and dark colored feathers
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Juvenile bald eagles have mottled brown heads and tails, and their wings and bodies are mottled with white
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They don't have the full adult plumage until they are about four or five years old
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