Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Length: 25-40 in Wingspan: 70-85 in Weight: 9-11 lbs
Identification:
Dark brown overall with white head and tail on adults. Younger birds have messy white patches on the underside of wings and tail.
Distribution:
Range map by Neotropical Birds
Cool Facts:
The Bald Eagle is one of the most iconic birds in North America – perhaps more than it deserves. Despite being a powerful hunter, these birds often steal fish from other predators, and their whining call is often replaced with the Red-Tailed Hawk’s bolder scream in movies and tv.
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References:
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