Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Wing Shape
Broad
Tail Shape
Fanned
Plumage
Definitive Basic
Bird FamilyAccipitridae
Family Common NameHawks, Eagles, and Kites
SizeLarge raptor with a wingspan of 1.8 to 2.3 meters
ColorDark brown, white, and yellow
Plumage DescriptionStriking adult plumage consisting of a pure white head and tail contrasting with a dark chocolate-brown body and wings. Large, hooked yellow bill and yellow cere and feet.
Environment
Habitat Type
Aquatic (Lake), Aquatic (River), Aquatic (Ocean), Riparian, Coast / Beach
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Added Details
An iconic North American bird of prey, easily identified in its adult stage by the white head and tail. The image shows the bird in flight against a snowy backdrop.
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Unknown
Wing Shape
Broad
Tail Shape
Fanned
Plumage
Definitive Basic
Bird FamilyAccipitridae
Family Common NameHawks, Eagles, and Kites
SizeLarge raptor with a wingspan of 1.8 to 2.3 meters
ColorDark brown, white, and yellow
Plumage DescriptionStriking adult plumage consisting of a pure white head and tail contrasting with a dark chocolate-brown body and wings. Large, hooked yellow bill and yellow cere and feet.
Added Details
An iconic North American bird of prey, easily identified in its adult stage by the white head and tail. The image shows the bird in flight against a snowy backdrop.
Environment
Habitat Type
Aquatic (Lake), Aquatic (River), Aquatic (Ocean), Riparian, Coast / Beach
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)