Bald Eagle

76-109 cm (30-43") Uncommon and widespread. Seacoasts, large lakes and rivers.

Very large dark raptor. Soars on flat wings.  Unmistakable; brown body, white head and tail, huge yellow bill.

Immature: all dark; resembles immature Golden Eagle but has less defined white areas under wings and tail and a proportionately larger head and shorter tail.

Eats mostly fish and waterfowl. United States national bird.

Song: piercing scream; chirps at nest.

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Distribution Maps

Bald Eagle distribution map

Bald Eagle winter distribution map