Birds
File:Haliaeetus leucocephalus LC0195 edit 1.jpg

Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

100
11 hours ago
Spotted
The Bald Eagle is a large and iconic raptor of North America, instantly recognizable by its white head and tail contrasting with a dark body. It is a powerful predator, specializing in fish.
Where to spot
Widespread across North America, from Alaska and Canada south to Mexico. Primarily found near large bodies of water, such as coasts, lakes, and rivers, for fishing.
How to spot
Look for its massive size and striking white head and tail. Often seen soaring high, perching conspicuously on tall trees near water, or actively fishing. Listen for its shrill calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day. Best observed in winter when they often congregate at open water sources. Breeding season (spring-summer) offers opportunities to see nesting behavior.
File:Bald Eagle - "Helga" - Haliaeetus leucocephalus2.jpg
File:Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus 1766).jpg
File:Haliaeetus leucocephalus LC0195 edit 1.jpg
File:Weisskopf Seeadler haliaeetus leucocephalus 8 amk.jpg
File:Bald Eagle - "Helga" - Haliaeetus leucocephalus2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus 1766).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Haliaeetus leucocephalus LC0195 edit 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Weisskopf Seeadler haliaeetus leucocephalus 8 amk.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its 'bald' name, the Bald Eagle is not bald; its head is covered with distinctive white feathers. The name comes from an older meaning of 'bald' which meant white-headed.
Loading...

Spotted

Recently spotted
81671 (Seen in the last 3 months)
Last spotted
11 hours ago

Monthly observations

2 observations
Loading...
jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
2 years ago
Bald Eagle
Area D (Oyster Bay/Buttle Lake), British...
Spotted Bald Eagle
Spotted Bald Eagle
+45
Lifer
Login to like
arie
arie
1 month ago
Bald Eagle
Hellenthal, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Spotted Bald Eagle
Spotted Bald Eagle
+125
Dierenverblijf Hellenthal - Duitsland
Lifer
100 punten
New badge!
Login to like

Also interesting

File:Black-collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis).jpg
100

Black-collared Hawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:EutriorchisAsturKeulemans.jpg
100

Madagascar Serpent-Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Black eagle (Ictinaetus malaiensis).jpg
100

Black Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotos), Kgalagadi, South Africa (6526355327).jpg
100

Lappet-faced Vulture

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:African Hawk-Eagle (Aquila spilogaster) (52550330691).jpg
100

African Hawk-Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Cooper's Hawk

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Buteo socotraensis.jpg
100

Socotra Buzzard

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:African crowned eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) immature.jpg
100

Crowned Eagle

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
File:Helicolestes hamatus - Slender-billed kite, Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
100

Slender-billed Kite

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
100

Black Honey-buzzard

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites