Species

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Haliaeetus leucocephalus

The bald eagle is a sea eagle bird of prey. They have a dark brown plumage with a white head and tail. Colours between the sexes is identical, but females are larger than males by 25%. The beak, feet and irises are bright yellow. 

Range: Most of North America including Canada, the entire continental United States and northern Mexico.

Habitat: Any wetland such as coastlines, rivers, larkes, marshes or any other body of water with fish. For nesting, they require old-growth coniferous or hardwood forests.

Size: 3.27-7 kg (7.2 to 15 lb); 70-102 cm (28 to 40 in); 1.8-2.3 m (76 to 91 in) wingspan

Life Span: 20 years in the wild; up to 50 years in captivity

Feeding: Opportunistic carnivore typically thriving on fish, birds and mammals.

Reproduction: Bald eagles reach sexual at 4-5 years old and return to the area where they were born to breed. These birds mate for life.

Conservation Status: Least concern. Adapt readily to captivity.

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