How long do bald eagles live?

In the wild, an eagle that makes it to adulthood might live 20-25 years. 70-80% of eagles die before they reach adulthood at five years of age. In captivity, eagles are known to live much longer 40+ and up to 50 years, due to a controlled environment, nutrient rich diet and veterinary care. read more

Bald eagles live approximately 20 to 30 years in the wild and can survive even longer in captivity. As apex predators, they have no predators aside from man. Wild bald eagles are vulnerable to human-made chemical pollutants, which are responsible for reducing their average lifespan and overall population. read more

The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) lives an average of 20 to 30 years. According to the Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest bald eagle known lived to be 47 years old. That was a captive bald eagle. However, in the wild, bald eagles do not often live out their full lifespan as they face many threats. read more