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>the bald eagle is a scavenger that eats the dead.
The bald eagle is not just a scavenger; it is primarily a hunter of live prey. While it does eat carrion (dead animals), especially when food is scarce, its main diet consists of live fish, which it catches using its sharp talons. Bald eagles are excellent fishers, often diving or swooping down to snatch fish from the water.
In addition to fish, they will also hunt small mammals, waterfowl, and even other birds. Bald eagles are opportunistic feeders, so they will scavenge from other predators or take advantage of carcasses when the opportunity arises. But their hunting abilities are quite impressive, and they aren't reliant on carrion alone.