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Raptors
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
The bald eagle 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, which occupies the same niche as the bald eagle in the Palearctic.
Huge dark-brown raptor; adults have a white head and tail and a yellow bill.
- Scientific name
- Haliaeetus leucocephalus
- Group
- Raptors
- Main color
- Brown
- Conservation (IUCN)
- Least concern
Size and shape
However, the golden eagle, averaging 4.18 kg (9.2 lb) and 63 cm (25 in) in wing chord length in its American race (Aquila chrysaetos canadensis), is merely 455 g (1.003 lb) lighter in mean body mass and exceeds the bald eagle in mean wing chord length by around 3 cm (1.2 in).
Diet
Fish comprise most of the eagle's diet throughout their range.
Range and habitat
The bald eagle's natural range covers most of North America, including most of Canada, all of the continental United States, and northern Mexico.
Lifespan
The average lifespan of bald eagles in the wild is around 20 years, with the oldest confirmed one having been 38 years of age.
Voice
The call consists of weak staccato, chirping whistles, kleek kik ik ik ik, somewhat similar in cadence to a gull's call.
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Bald Eagle FAQ
How big is the Bald Eagle?
However, the golden eagle, averaging 4.18 kg (9.2 lb) and 63 cm (25 in) in wing chord length in its American race (Aquila chrysaetos canadensis), is merely 455 g (1.003 lb) lighter in mean body mass and exceeds the bald eagle in mean wing chord length by around 3 cm (1.2 in).
What does the Bald Eagle eat?
Fish comprise most of the eagle's diet throughout their range.
How long does the Bald Eagle live?
The average lifespan of bald eagles in the wild is around 20 years, with the oldest confirmed one having been 38 years of age.
How do I identify a Bald Eagle?
Huge dark-brown raptor; adults have a white head and tail and a yellow bill.
Where does the Bald Eagle live?
The bald eagle's natural range covers most of North America, including most of Canada, all of the continental United States, and northern Mexico.
Is the Bald Eagle endangered?
No. The IUCN Red List rates the Bald Eagle as least concern (status read from Wikidata).
Facts on this page are summarized from the Wikipedia article on the Bald Eagle (read October 27, 2026) and conservation status from Wikidata. Quick ID notes are Birdstagram's own summary.