Take Bald Eagle Quiz!

10 Questions | By Mtstewart | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 1016

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The bald eagle is the symbol for the United States as it symbolizes power, courage and strength. One amazing fact about is that it never surrenders to the strength or size of their prey. Just how much do you know about this majestic bird? Take the interesting quiz below and find out.

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1.

Bald eagles get their white head and tail feathers when they are how old?
- A.
  
  1 year
- B.
  
  2 years
- C.
  
  4 years
- D.
  
  6 years
2.

True or false: There are only 12 different types of eagles in the world, including the bald and golden eagles found in North America.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

True or false: Bald eagles are capable of grabbing a 20 pound dog and carrying it off.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Eagles are excellent flyers. About how many feathers does a single bird have?
- A.
  
  70
- B.
  
  700
- C.
  
  7000
- D.
  
  70000
5.

A bald eagle's eyesight...
- A.
  
  Is 4 times better than a person with perfect vision.
- B.
  
  Is twice as good as a person with perfect vision.
- C.
  
  Is telescopic.
- D.
  
  Is so poor that they rely more on hearing and vibrations to catch prey.
6.

Eagle nests are found in white and red pine trees and can be up to...
- A.
  
  20 pounds
- B.
  
  200 pounds
- C.
  
  2000 pounds
- D.
  
  5000 pounds
7.

Bald eagles earned their name because...
- A.
  
  They have no feathers on top of their heads.
- B.
  
  "balde" is an old English term meaning "white".
- C.
  
  "baldd" is an Ojibway term meaning "quick mind".
- D.
  
  The birds have no feathers on their feet.
8.

Which of the following factors led to the decline of eagle populations in the 20th century? (Check ALL answers that you think are right.)
- A.
  
  Loss of habitat
- B.
  
  Human harassment (shooting, poisoning)
- C.
  
  Eagle flu
- D.
  
  DDT and other pesticides
9.

True or false: When an eagle grabs a fish, it will release it immediately if it is attacked by other birds.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

The Chippewa National Forest is home to how many pairs of bald eagles?
- A.
  
  28
- B.
  
  58
- C.
  
  108
- D.
  
  178