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~ BALD EAGLES of ALASKA ~
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Bald Eagle General Information |
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This majestic bird of prey can easily be recognized with its white head, white tail, yellow beak and brown body.
Both males and females have identical color schemes, but the females are slightly larger than males.
Bald Eagles have an average wing span of 90 inches.
The Bald Eagle is the National Bird of the United States.
Bald Eagle
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Homer Eagle
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Adult Bald Eagle in Flight
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Common Name:
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Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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Class:
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Aves
Accipitridae
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Range:
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North America
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Approx. Wingspan:
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6 to 7 feet (Adult)
8 to 14 pounds (Adult)
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Juvenile Bald Eagles have a brown and white plumage
from head to tail, and a dark beak.
Bald Eagle with River Otter
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Bald Eagles on the Kenai Peninsula,
in Homer.
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It's a windy day, and the wind is blowing the sand on the beach.
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Eagles in action on the Kenai Peninsula. They are lightning fast as
they swoop on their target.
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Bald Eagles up close and personal.
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Bald Eagles gliding through the air
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Bald Eagles make loud calls or emit a series of small chirps. They are seen making the loud call in these pictures.
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Bald Eagles also have an artistic side... if you catch them at the right moment...
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Bald Eagles in action in Homer. Jean Keene, the Eagle Lady, used to feed
hundreds of Bald Eagles on the Homer Spit in the winter time.
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Bald Eagles Fighting in Mid Air |
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Pictures taken in various locations in the Cook Inlet area.
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Juvenile Bald Eagle in Anchorage - This young Eagle finally left his nest in the summer of 2008, exploring its
new surroundings. Visitors can see the Eagle fly along the boardwalk.
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