: an eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) of North America that is brown when young with white only on the undersides of the wings but in full adult plumage has white head and neck feathers and a white tail
Illustration of bald eagle
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Recent Examples on the WebDuring their exploration, volunteers provide interesting information about the natural and historical resources of the park, stop to observe wildlife at the Beaver Marsh and bald eagle nest, and act as stewards for the park. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 22 July 2022 Today, the marshland boasts native grasses, wildflowers, and species like the Jefferson salamander, American toad, woodcock, and bald eagle. Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2022 As bald eagle populations grow, disputes between the birds of prey increase as well, especially near nesting territory. Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2021 Passengers also shared sightings of the bald eagle on social media. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Though a bald eagle sighting at a North Carolina airport turned heads this week, with video from the security checkpoint going viral. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2022 Some spots, including a small, non-descript island that has routinely produced large numbers and was the site of a bald eagle making a necessary pit stop, remain laughingly unprintable. Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 Doorbell camera video shared by Storyful shows the terrifying moment the 8-month-old Yorkie was picked up by a bald eagle outside a family home in Metlakatla, British Columbia, on June 16. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2022 Video shows a mom who was breastfeeding her baby save her pet goose from a bald eagle. Colby Hentges, CNN, 27 May 2022 See More