The Bald Eagle, A National Symbol

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The Bald Eagle, A National Symbol

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Jul 4, 2019

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Immature Bald Eagles look so different from mature Bald Eagles that John James Audubon thought they were a different species entirely! Sitting about three feet tall, these majestic birds have wingspans of more than six feet.

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Jul 4, 2019

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