Haliaeetus Leucocephalus 

Biological Overview

Habitat  

They nest on cliffs and old trees.  

Diet  

Carnivore: consuming fish, waterfowls, and small mammals  

Role in Ecosystem  

The bald eagle is the apex predator in the food chain. They help control the populations of fish, waterfowls, and small mammals like mice and rabbits. 

Behavior  

Bald eagles are very territorial predators. 

Human Impact

Humans impact the bald eagle a lot from deforestation and wasted prey that was shot with lead infused bullets. Because bald eagles usually eat carcasses of dead animals, this causes them to be poisoned from them. 

Creative Exploration

As I sore over my lake, the fish are making beds. Woosh got you. I got to keep a tight talon grip. I need to start my nest. No crows at my nest, scram. No animal competes with me. Another successful day. 

Austin Williams, Saburo Nakawatase 

Book 2