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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Quidi Vidi Harbour - 2017-08-12
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - 2017-08-12

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
OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyAccipitridae

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

Length76-89cm
Weight3.6-6.4kg
Wingspan1.8-2.4m
Clutch Size1-3 eggs
Incubation34-36 days
Fledging8-14 weeks
Sexual Maturity5 years
SourceWikipedia

Where and When to Spot

My only wildlife observations of this species have occurred in St. John's, Newfoundland.