Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Owned by David Fefferman (@David).
Notes
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.
Details
Identification
- Bird Family
- Accipitridae
- Family Common Name
- Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
- Life Stage
- Adult
- Sex
- Unknown
- Size
- Large raptor with a wingspan of 1.8 to 2.3 meters
- Color
- Dark brown, white, and yellow
- Wing Shape
- Broad
- Tail Shape
- Fanned
- Plumage
- Definitive Basic
- Plumage Description
- Striking 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
Environment
Tracking & Conservation
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.
Item Lore
The bald eagle is a remarkable large raptor, distinguished by its broad wings and striking white and dark brown plumage. Its powerful frame and hooked bill are iconic features of the hawks, eagles, and kites family, making this bird a standout addition to any natural history collection.
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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
Tracking & Conservation
Item Lore
The bald eagle is a remarkable large raptor, distinguished by its broad wings and striking white and dark brown plumage. Its powerful frame and hooked bill are iconic features of the hawks, eagles, and kites family, making this bird a standout addition to any natural history collection.