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Can Eagles Swim Underwater?

Marcus Vance • • 6 min read
Can Eagles Swim Underwater?
Yes, bald eagles are really good at swimming, a fact some of us learned this week from a viral video published by New Hampshire TV station WMUR. In it, a bald eagle's white head bobs rhythmically through the water. Occasionally a wing can be seen as the bird does an avian equivalent of the butterfly stroke.

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Just so, can eagles dive underwater?

It's a clumsy swimming style, but it works. It's said that the eagle can't let go, that the talons somehow lock on to the fish. That's not true. Jacobson said that over the years there have been a number of observations of eagles grabbing fish and getting pulled underwater.

Furthermore, do Eagles drown? Eagles can open and close their talons at will; although, a hungry eagle can be dragged into the water when refusing to release a heavy fish. Unfortunately, the eagle might drown during the encounter with the fish; eagles are strong swimmers, but if the water is very cold, the bird might be overcome by hypothermia.

Likewise, can birds of prey swim?

Many raptors are very capable swimmers. Many inevitably catch prey in or near the water and, although generally unintentionally, they sooner or later end up going for a swim. Besides flying, this is a great way for your bird to get some quality exercise.

How fast can a bald eagle swim?

A. Pretty fast when they do it, i'd bet 75+mph, although they seldom really "dive"..

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