Description
- 192 Pieces Per Bag. Only Available in Bulk Purchase.
- Unique to North America, bald eagles are the second-largest raptor on the continent, after the California condor. They are very common in Alaska, but eagles now range throughout Canada and the United States, as far south as Florida and Baja, California.
- Scientific Name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus
- Characteristics: The symbol of the United States, these bald eagle figures can nest in Fourth of July treats or be part of US history projects. They also make great patriotic gifts.
- Size and Color: True to living color, these brown bald eagles display their distinctive white heads and tail feathers. They are about the size of a mini candy bar.
- Bald Eagles are part of the Good Luck Minis® collection
- All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free
History
The bald eagle became the national symbol of the United States in 1782, just six years after independence. There were tens of thousands of the majestic raptor at the time, ranging throughout the continental U.S. For a variety of reasons, their population plummeted to a low of 417 pairs by 1963. The story didn’t end there, however, as massive conservation efforts were undertaken to protect the gorgeous birds. Laws were passed to ban DDT, restrict lead, and limit certain pesticides thought harmful to eagles. They gained further protection when listed as an endangered species. By 1995, bald eagle populations recovered to the point where they were downgraded from endangered to threatened. Today, it’s not uncommon to spot bald eagles soaring above rivers and marshes throughout the U.S.
- Recommended Age: 5+
- Size in cm: 20.25 W x 25.5 H
- Size in inches: 7.97 W x 10.04 H
- UPC: 095866346102
