Bald Eagle
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- Balance in flight--the tail is long enough and wide enough to help balance the bird's head in flight
- Surface area for soaring--the tail can widen to provide extra surface area, allowing thermals and updrafts to keep it aloft with little effort. See our lesson on flight.
- Sturdy and short so when the bird hits water hard and fast while fishing, the tail won't be damaged and won't get in the way.
- Helps other eagles see how mature this one is. The tail of a young bird is dark brown, and turns white when the bird becomes mature when at 4 - 6 years of age.
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