Paco
Bald Eagle Ambassador
Male
2014 / Nestling
Wing fracture
About Paco
Paco was blown out of his nest and fractured his wing. Due to the fracture to the elbow, once healed he was unable to extend his wing to allow full flight and could not be released back into the wild.
Paco got his name from a naming contest.
Description
The bald eagle is a large raptor easily identified by their white heads and tails. Juveniles look more like golden eagles because they do not gain the trademark white head and tail until they reach five years old.
Habitat
Bald eagles nest in forested areas near large bodies of water. To perch they prefer mature coniferous or deciduous trees that give them a wide view of their turf.
Range
The bald eagle is found only in North America from Alaska through Canada and the United States to Northern Mexico
Life Span
In the wild bald eagles can live between 20-30 years. Some eagles in captivity have lived up to 50 years.
Prey / Food
Their primary food is fish (alive or dead) but they will also take waterfowl and other birds and mammals such as hares, rabbits, and rats. They have also been known to steal fish from humans and ospreys.
Babies / Nests
Eagles lay 1 – 4 eggs in a clutch but usually only have two. The eggs hatch in about 34 days. Juveniles fledge (learn to fly) in about 10 – 12 weeks. Bald eagle nests are large, built in the highest trees and near water.
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