Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Photo Credit: Ron Austing

OVERVIEW: Bald Eagles are large raptors with a body length up to 32 inches and a wingspan up to 80 inches.  Male and female Bald Eagles are similar in plumage.  The most notable features are a white head and upper neck, whiter tail, dark brown body, and a heavy yellow bill.  Juveniles are dark brown overall, and gradually acquire adult plumage over a period of four years.  Juveniles have a dark bill and cere, dark brown body plumage, including head and tail, variable amounts of white on the undertail coverts, belly, and back.

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