You’ve probably seen a bald eagle in a film or TV show, where the bird soars gracefully and swoops with might to catch its ...

The Bald Eagle’s undeniable majesty has earned it longtime status as the mascot of the United States, but the bird also has some surprisingly quirky traits, like its dicey aerial courtship routine or ...

America's national bird is doing great. The government's proposed cuts to nature protections could put that at risk.

Hollywood sound editors have led millions to believe, over the years, that bald eagles possess an earthly, shrill cry that is actually that of a red-tailed hawk. The accompanying footage, captured in ...

So the bald eagle sounds that are heard in movies or on TV are the calls of a red-tailed hawk, which do sound more majestic. Watch the video in the player above to hear what a bald eagle actually ...

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The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, established in 1940, was created with the intention of protecting these majestic creatures, including their feathers, nests and eggs.

You can hear the sound of bald eagles on allaboutbirds.org here. Eagles have about 7,000 feathers. Their feathers are made of keratin and grow continuously, just like their talons and beaks.

In reality, the bald eagle’s cry kind of sounds like a giggle, says Ng. Thought bald eagles are portrayed as fearsome hunters, many prefer to scavenge.