Safety note: Nesting eagles may aggressively defend territory — maintain 300 ft buffer.
The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States, instantly recognized by the white head and tail of adults against a dark brown body. It is a powerful fisher that also pirates prey from Ospreys and feeds heavily on carrion in winter. Once endangered by DDT, populations have rebounded dramatically since the pesticide's ban in 1972.
Habitat
Lakes, rivers, coasts, and reservoirs near tall trees
Diet
Fish, waterfowl, carrion, and small mammals
How common
Uncommon
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