Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Rarely seen around Montreal, yet native to the region, the Bald Eagle is a large bird with a wingspan reaching up to 2 meters. It primarily feeds on fish, which it skillfully catches with its talons while flying over water. Adults are easily recognizable by their distinctive white-feathered heads.
🇫🇷 | Pygargue à tête blanche |
🇩🇪 | Weißkopfseeadler |
🇲🇽 | Águila calva |
Taxonomy | |
Order | Accipitriformes |
Family | Accipitridae |
How to Identify
Adults can be easily identified by their white-feathered heads. For juveniles, the yellow bill with a black tip is a distinctive characteristic.
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Characteristics
Length | 76-89cm |
Weight | 3.6-6.4kg |
Wingspan | 1.8-2.4m |
Clutch Size | 1-3 eggs |
Incubation | 34-36 days |
Fledging | 8-14 weeks |
Sexual Maturity | 5 years |
Source | Wikipedia |
Where and When to Spot
My only wildlife observations of this species have occurred in St. John's, Newfoundland.