Bald Eagle

Overview

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. The national bird of the United States, with a white head and tail contrasting a dark brown body; a powerful fish-eagle that nests in huge stick nests; recovered dramatically from DDT-era decline.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Haliaeetus; binomial: Haliaeetus leucocephalus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766). Typical size: 70-100cm. Average lifespan: 20-30 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.