Eagles in Texas: They are present year-round throughout Texas as spring and fall migrants, breeders or winter residents. The Texas population is divided into breeding birds and wintering birds. Breeding populations occur primarily in the eastern half of the state and along coastal counties from Rockport to Houston. Wintering populations are located primarily in the Panhandle, Central and East Texas, and in other areas of suitable habitat throughout the state.
Physical Traits: Males are usually about three feet from head to tail, weigh seven to 10 pounds, and have a wingspan of six to seven feet. Females are larger, some reaching 14 pounds with a wingspan of up eight feet. Adults have a white head, neck, and tail and a large yellow bill.
What They Eat: Bald eagles are opportunistic birds of prey. They feed primarily on fish but also eat waterfowl and other birds, small mammals and turtles when available.
