Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae

About

The bald eagle 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, which occupies the same niche as the bald eagle in the Palearctic. Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska, all of the contiguous United States, and northern Mexico. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting.

Fun Fact

As of 2007, the contiguous state with the largest number of breeding pairs of eagles is Minnesota, with an estimated 1,312 pairs, surpassing Florida's most recent count of 1,166 pairs.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Near large water bodies

Diet

Piscivore

Lifespan

20-30 years

Threats

Habitat Loss
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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