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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.
Learn about the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States, and its characteristics, behavior, and threats. Find out how this powerful bird recovered from near extinction and where to see it in the wild.
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.
Há 3 dias · 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.
- Lloyd Kiff
What makes the Bald Eagle a good symbol for our country? They are unique to North America, making them our eagle; they are strong and independent; they are survivors. They are majestic, bold, and faithful.
The Bald Eagle is a North American specialty, found from Alaska through Canada into the lower 48 U.S. states, even moving as far south as northern Mexico during the winter. It is considered a partial migrant — individuals in the northern parts of the range often move south during extremely cold weather, as this species needs open water to hunt.
The bald eagle is truly an all-American bird and is the only eagle that is solely native to North America. Its historic range was from Alaska and Canada, across the contiguous United States and down to northern Mexico. A large raptor, the bald eagle has a wingspread of about seven feet.
