The Majestic Bald Eagle

Worksheet Description

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of the Bald Eagle with this educational reading passages worksheet, specially crafted for students. The text offers intriguing insights into this magnificent, carnivorous bird, renowned for its striking white-feathered head, which inspired its name from the Old English word “balde” meaning white.

Students will delve into the remarkable features of the Bald Eagle, including its impressive lifespan of up to 35 years, its formidable weight of up to 14 pounds, and its expansive wingspan ranging from six to eight feet, with females being larger than males. Learners will also explore the Bald Eagle’s inspiring conservation success story, as it rebounded from the brink of extinction thanks to protective laws.

The worksheet prompts students to read and comprehend the text before answering questions that test their knowledge of this iconic bird.