Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle is one of the most highly recognized Birds of Prey. This bird is one of the symbols of the United States of America.

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Description

Latin Name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus Conservation Status: Lower Risk Distribution: Canada, United States of America Average Weight: Males, 4.1 kg - Females, 5.8 kg Wingspan (Adult): Males, 6' 6" - Females, 7'

The Bald Eagle was just recently removed from the United States of America's Endangered Species list, and its Status reduced to 'Lower Risk'. Half the total population of 100,000 can be found in Alaska. The Bald Eagle's name comes from the white feathers on their otherwise brown body. The white feathers do not develop in the Bald Eagle until the bird is 2 to 3 years old, before sexual maturity.

Pictures

A Bald Eagle taking a rest on water.

Bald Eagle perched on a post.

A Bald Eagle surveying the area.

A Bald Eagle landing on its nest.

A Bald Eagle in flight, about to catch its prey.

A Bald Eagle perched up high.

Close-up head shot of a Bald Eagle.

A fledgling Bald Eagle looking for food.

A flock of Bald Eagles in a snow covered tree.

A Bald Eagle foraging for food. A Bald Eagle perched on a street lamp. A Bald Eagle chick waiting for its mother. Two Bald Eagle chicks waiting for food. A young Bald Eagle.