How long does a bald eagle last?
Typical lifespan
15–38 yr
The national bird of the United States, recovered from about 400 nesting pairs in 1963 to over 70,000 today.
How that compares
Bald eagle against things of a similar time.
Bald eagle 15–38 yr
Giant panda 15–30 yr
American bison 15–25 yr
Spotted hyena 12–25 yr
Cow 15–25 yr
Red kangaroo 12–25 yr
American black bear 18–30 yr
Plains zebra 12–25 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.05 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 1.5 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a bald eagle
- How much does a bald eagle weigh? 3–6.3 kg
- Bald eagle vs Golden eagle Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Canada goose Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Harpy eagle Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Wild turkey Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Domestic cat Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Red fox Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a bald eagle last?
- A bald eagle lasts 15–38 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a bald eagle weigh? 3–6.3 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a great white shark last? 50–73 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- How long does a orca last? 30–90 yr
- How long does a saltwater crocodile last? 65–100 yr
- How long does a leopard last? 10–21 yr
- Bald eagle vs Golden eagle Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Canada goose Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Harpy eagle Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Wild turkey Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Domestic cat Side by side
- Bald eagle vs Red fox Side by side
Sources
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution