Bald eagle - Wikipedia
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known subspecies and forms a species pair with the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), which occupies the same niche as the bald eagle in the Palearctic.
Bald Eagle Identification - All About Birds
The 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.
Bald eagle | Size, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
2024年10月25日 · Bald eagle, the only eagle solely native to North America, and the national bird of the United States. The bird is not actually bald; its name derives from the conspicuous appearance of its white-feathered head upon a dark brown body. Learn more about the appearance, habitat, and diet of bald eagles in this article.
Bald Eagle Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The 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.
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A large raptor, the bald eagle has a wingspread of about seven feet. Adults have a dark brown body and wings, white head and tail, and a yellow beak. Juveniles are mostly brown with white mottling on the body, tail, and undersides of wings.
Bald Eagle | Audubon Field Guide
Adults unmistakable with white head and tail, dark brown body. Immatures take four years to reach adult plumage; youngest juveniles have dark brown heads and bodies, some whitish mottling in wings and tail; older immatures may have much white on body.
Bald eagle, facts and information - National Geographic
Bald eagles don’t actually have bare heads. Their name is derived from the old English word “Balde,” which means white—a nod to the snowy-white feathers that cover their heads and tails. Most...
Bald Eagle Biology - American Eagle Foundation
They cannot hold their head up; their vision is limited; their legs are too weak to hold their weight. Bald eagles are altricial, which means they must rely 100 percent on their parents to protect them and care for them.
Bald Eagle - National Geographic Kids
A bald eagle's white head may make it look bald. But actually the name comes from an old English word, "balde," meaning white. These graceful birds have been the national symbol of the...
Bald Eagle Bird Facts (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) | Birdfact
The Bald Eagle is an imposing raptor, easily recognized by its dark brown body and wings contrasting with a bright white head and tail. Its large, hooked yellow beak and powerful yellow talons are distinctive features, complemented by piercing pale eyes.