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1. Eagle - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle
Description: WebEagle is the common name for the golden eagle, bald eagle, and other birds of prey in the family Accipitridae. Eagles belong to several groups of genera, some of which are closely related. True eagles comprise the genus Aquila. Most of the 68 species of eagles are from Eurasia and Africa. [1]
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2. Eagle | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/animal/eagle-bird
Description: WebMar 20, 2024 · Eagle, any of many large, heavy-beaked, big-footed birds of prey in the family Accipitridae (order Accipitriformes). An eagle may resemble a vulture in build and flight characteristics, but its head is fully feathered (often crested), and its strong feet are equipped with great curved talons.
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3. Bald Eagle Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bald_Eagle/overview
Description: WebThe Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. These regal birds aren’t really bald, but their white-feathered heads gleam in contrast to their chocolate-brown body and wings. Look for them soaring in solitude, chasing other birds for their food ...
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4. Bald eagle, facts and information - National Geographic
Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/bald-eagle
Description: WebThe bald eagle is a large, powerful bird that has been the national symbol of the United States since 1782, when it was first placed with outspread wings on the country’s Great Seal as a sign of...
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5. Bald eagle - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald_Eagle
Description: WebThe bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 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 (Haliaeetus albicilla), which occupies the same niche as the bald eagle in the Palearctic.
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6. Bald Eagle Identification - All About Birds
Link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/bald_eagle/id
Description: WebThe Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782 and a spiritual symbol for native people for far longer than that. These regal birds aren’t really bald, but their white-feathered heads gleam in contrast to their chocolate-brown body and wings.
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7. Bald eagle | Size, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
Link: https://www.britannica.com/animal/bald-eagle
Description: WebMar 18, 2024 · Category: Animals & Nature. Related Topics: United States. eagle. charismatic megafauna. sea eagle. Haliaeetus. Recent News. Mar. 20, 2024, 5:10 PM ET (New York Times) Man Pleads Guilty in 'Killing Spree' of Bald Eagles in Montana. bald eagles. Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in Homer, Alaska.
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8. Bald Eagle | Audubon Field Guide
Link: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bald-eagle
Description: WebThe emblem bird of the United States, majestic in its appearance. It is not always so majestic in habits: it often feeds on carrion, including dead fish washed up on shore, and it steals food from Ospreys and other smaller birds. …
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9. Bald Eagle Biology | American Eagle Foundation
Link: https://eagles.org/what-we-do/educate/learn-about-eagles/bald-eagle-biology/
Description: WebHow quickly do the eaglets grow? Does an eagle have exceptional eyesight? What special features are found on bald eagles’ feet and talons? What are the features of a bald eagle’s digestive system? Visual description of Bald Eagle’s beak & eye.
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10. Bald Eagle Biology | Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Link: https://cbop.audubon.org/conservation/bald-eagle-biology
Description: WebThe Bald Eagle is native to our continent and is one of the largest birds in North America. The Latin name “ Haliaeetus leucocehalus ” means “white-headed sea eagle”, referencing its genus classification. The word “bald” refers to an old English use of the word meaning “white” since the head is distinctly feathered.
