Why are bald eagles considered carnivores?

Animals that depend solely on animal flesh for their nutrient requirements are called obligate carnivores. Obligate carnivores or "true" carnivores depend on the nutrients found only in animal flesh for their survival. read more

The simple answer is that “they must have meat to survive.” A carnivore /ˈkɑːrnɪvɔər/ meaning 'meat eater' (Latin, caro meaning 'meat' or 'flesh' and vorare meaning 'to devour') is an organism that derives its energy and nutrient requirements from a diet consisting mainly or exclusively of animal tissue, whether through predation or scavenging. read more