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How much does a bald eagle weigh?

Typical weight
3–6.3 kg
That is 6.61–13.9 lb.

The national bird of the United States, recovered from about 400 nesting pairs in 1963 to over 70,000 today.

Females are about 25% heavier than males.

How that compares

Bald eagle against things of a similar mass.

Leaf blower 2.2–12 kg
Bald eagle 3–6.3 kg
Domestic cat 3.6–6.8 kg
Golden eagle 2.8–6.7 kg
Canada goose 2.6–6.5 kg
Surfboard 2.3–11 kg
Blender 1.5–8 kg
Three-toed sloth 2.2–6.3 kg

More about a bald eagle

Common questions

How much does a bald eagle weigh?
A bald eagle weighs 3–6.3 kg (6.61–13.9 lb). Females are about 25% heavier than males.

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Sources

  1. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Smithsonian Institution

How these figures are compiled and checked