Bald Eagle : Declared As United States National Bird
Bald eagle was officially declared as United States national bird after 250 years.
- The Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a magnificent bird of prey found in North America.
- It usually leads a solitary life, gathering in groups during nesting season.
- Its body and wings are dark browns in color while the head and tail are white.
- The legs and feet are bright yellow and the eyes are light yellow.
- Males of this species are smaller than females.
- It typically prefers areas near large water bodies such as sea coasts, coastal estuaries and inland lakes and rivers, in many areas,
- Bald eagles have a monogamous mating system. These birds are believed to mate for life, or until a pair member dies.
- Their range extends from the Mexico border through the United States and Canada.
- They can be seen year-round in Alaska, along the East and West coasts, the Rocky Mountains, and the Mississippi River.
- The rest of the United States only sees bald eagles during the winter and their migration.
- Conservation status: IUCN: Least Concern
