Eagle Talon Myths? Wingspan of an eagle depends on overall size. The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is one of the most emblematic and recognizable North American birds. A popular myth concerning the talons of the bald eagle is that once they aggressively grab ahold of a prey item, the talons get stuck in place and they can’t easily let go. The largest bald eagle nest ever found weighed over two tons! Reply +1 [-] that's clearly an eagle #4 to #3 - mobilehome [OP] Reply +1 [-] Me too #2 - orsis . Coyotes aren't that big bald eagles are a small eagle #3 - leeroyleonidas . Still, few recognize juvenile and immature plumages that precede the impressive white-headed plumage of the adult. Someone who kills an eagle will receive a $5,000 fine, and possibly spend time in jail. Killing a bald eagle is a felony ( a very serious crime) in the US. The bald eagle (Latin name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey that lives in North America.It is the national bird of the United States of America.The bald eagle is a kind of sea eagle.It can be found in most of Canada, all of the United States, and the northern part of Mexico.It lives near big areas of water, where there are trees to nest in and there is a lot of food to eat. To fit this description, the founders chose the bald eagle, which is an eagle species found only in North America. Eagles in northern parts of their range tend to be larger overall, including a larger wingspan. #16 to #3 - FlashBoard . Reply +3 [-] Sea gull: give me my tendies Wolf: wtf bro Sea gull: GIVE ME MY TENDIES REEE. Most people are familiar with the appearance of an adult bald eagle. The average wingspan ranges from 6 to 7.5 feet (182cm-229cm). Reply +28 [-] They are indeed hefty birbs, but to be clear I'm certain that's a coyote. The female bald eagle is 35 to 37 inches, slightly larger than the male,and have a wingspan which varies from 79 to 90 inches. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/b/bald-eagle Scientists believe that a bald eagle’s grip is about ten times stronger than the grip of an adult human and can exert 400 to 1000 pounds of pressure per square inch. Laws like this helped the bald eagle population in North America increase.