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Bookmark or Share- Bald Eagle Biology | Audubon Center for Birds of PreyThe Bald Eagle is native to our continent and is one of the largest birds in North America. The Latin name “ Haliaeetus leucocehalus ” means “white-headed sea eagle”, referencing its genus classification. The word “bald” refers to an old English use of the word meaning “white” since the head is distinctly feathered.
- Eagle | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | BritannicaEagle, any of many large, heavy-beaked, big-footed birds of prey in the family Accipitridae (order Accipitriformes). An eagle may resemble a vulture in build and flight characteristics, but its head is fully feathered (often crested), and its strong feet are equipped with great curved talons.
- Bald Eagle Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of OrnithologyThe Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. These regal birds aren’t really bald, but their white-feathered heads gleam in contrast to their chocolate-brown body and wings. Look for them soaring in solitude, chasing other birds for their food ...
- Bald eagle, facts and information - National GeographicThe bald eagle is a large, powerful bird that has been the national symbol of the United States since 1782, when it was first placed with outspread wings on the country’s Great Seal as a sign of...
- Bald Eagle - American Bird ConservancyScientific Name:Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Population: ~317,000. Trend: Increasing. Habitat: Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, marshes, and coasts. Bald Eagle range map by ABC. The majestic Bald Eagle is the only eagle species found solely in North America.
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