The reason Bald Eagles got their name has NOTHING to do with them looking bald!
Bald Eagles aren’t actually bald. We all know that. They have white feathers in their head that some people might think make them look bald. That’s why they got the name, right?
No. In reality the Bald part of their name comes from an old English word ‘balde,’ which means white. So there you go, their name is actually much more accurate in Old English than in the English we speak today.
Once in danger of extinction, bald eagles have made a comeback thanks to strong laws protecting them. They can have a wingspan of up to 8 feet and weight up to 9 pounds. They have been the national symbol of the United States since 1782.