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Death-Defying Aerial Romance
Bald eagles court by locking talons mid-flight and cartwheeling toward the ground, only separating at the last moment before impact.
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
America's national bird has one of the most dramatic and dangerous courtship displays in the bird world.
Vital Stats
🏷️ TypeRaptor (bird of prey)
🌍 Found InNorth America — near large bodies of water with fish and tall trees
📏 Size70-102cm, wingspan 1.8-2.3m, 3-6.3kg
⏳ Lifespan20-30 years in wild
🔞 Sexual Maturity4-5 years
💕 Mating SystemMonogamous — mate for life
📅 Mating SeasonOctober - April (varies by region)
👶 Offspring1-3 eggs per clutch
🍆 Penis Size2 cm
⏱️ Sex Duration15 seconds
🔬 Notable AnatomyPerform death-defying 'cartwheel' courtship — locking talons and free-falling while spinning
⚖️ Sexual DimorphismFemales ~25% larger than males