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Bald Eagles primarily feed on fish. They're also known to prey on small mammals, reptiles, rabbits, squirrels, prairie dogs, birds, turtles, and even carrion when food is scarce. The prey size primarily ranges from small fish to animals weighing no more than 4-5 lbs (though rarely). Bald Eagles hunt near open bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and shorelines. As adults, they generally weigh between 8 and 14 lbs and have wingspans typically ranging from 5.9 to 7.5 feet or more. In regard to hunting, Bald Eagles can spot fish underwater as they're soaring hundreds of feet in the air and will swiftly plunge below the water's surface to try and grasp their catch in their sharp talons.