Soaring: When soaring on thermal currents, bald eagles can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour).
Flapping: During flapping flight, bald eagles can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour).
Diving: When diving to catch prey, bald eagles can reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour).
Migration: During migration, bald eagles travel long distances at a sustained speed of approximately 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour).