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25 The bald eagle, or Haliaeetus leucocphalus, is one of the most well-known symbols of the United States of America. The bird of prey’s features when fully grown include a wingspan of roughly six to seven and a half feet, bright yellow beak and famous white feathered head.
Recently, this living tribute to freedom has seen a population rebound and has made nests near the Joint Base Langley-Eustis flight line not only putting the eagles in danger, but the F-22 Raptor pilots as well.
Bald eagles weigh between six and 14 pounds on average and fly at speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour when diving.