The bald eagle is a raptor (bird of prey) that lives in North  American forests, swamps, wetlands, lakes, and rivers. It also  roams most of Canada, Alaska, much of the cont … iguous United States,  and Northern Mexico.+ 2 others found this useful. Amalia Infante.he bald eagle is a raptor (bird of prey) that lives in North  American forests, swamps, wetlands, lakes, and rivers. It also  roams most of Canada, Alaska, much of the cont … iguous United States,  and Northern Mexico. + 2 others found this useful. Amalia Infante.