The Bald Eagle is a powerful bird of prey, usually found around bodies of water where fish are abundant. It plays an important role as both a hunter and scavanger, often taking live fish from the waters surface. These birds are known for forming strong pair bonds and returning to the same nesting sites year after year, where they raise their young in large sturdy nests high above the ground. As a symbol of strength and resilience, it is also the national bird of the United States.