The bald truth
Bald eagles are not bald but have white feathers on their heads – ‘bald’ once meant ‘white’
Native to North America, they are the national symbol of the US
They have a wingspan of around 7ft and can reach speeds of 100mph when diving
They have a high-pitched giggle (often dubbed over in films with a more impressive screech)
The nest of a bald eagle can weigh an astonishing one ton
Bald eagles mate for life and live for 20 to 30 years