The American bald eagle is a highly specialized predator. But what is the evolutionary background that allows the bald eagle to pull off its amazing maneuvers?

In autumn, many bald eagles from northern areas find their way to the Upper Mississippi River Valley, where stretches of the river do not freeze.

In 1963, there were fewer than 500 bald eagle breeding pairs in the lower 48 states. Click around these interactive maps to find out how many pairs there were from 1990 to 2000.

In this behind-the-scenes exclusive, Emmy Award winning filmmaker Neil Rettig shares his favorite experiences from the filming of "American Eagle."

When the mother bald eagle feeds her two eaglets, the older one gets much more to eat. The younger sibling may not survive for long.

James Donald, one of the producers of "American Eagle," responds to some of your comments about last Sunday's episode.

Following their protection as an endangered species, bald eagles have come roaring back.

Select an animal name to see where each animal can be found within the park.

Following their protection as an endangered species, bald eagles have come roaring back. Watch the full episode online.

"American Eagle" premiered Sunday night. If you watched the program, tell us what you think here!