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Pictures Of American Bald Eagle Pictures of american bald eagle can be found on most photos pages of a bird breeder. These birds are easy to recognize by their white head and tail markings. Their back and breast are blackish-brown; the feet and bill are yellow. Females are larger than males, weighing up to 14 pounds, while males are only 8 to 9 pounds in weight. Young birds of this species develop adult plumage at the age of 4 or 5 years. Not all of them survive cold winters, but those who do grow very strong and endurable. These birds are reported to live more than 30 years in the wild. Pictures of american bald eagle can be found on most photos pages of a bird breeder. To view a complete gallery of pictures, just click on Pictures for easy viewing!

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Pictures Of American Bald Eagle

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The scientific name of the bird is Haliaeetus leucocephalus. These birds belong to the opportunistic predator-scavengers, and consume many different prey species. Male birds measure 3 feet from head to tail, and weigh 7 to 10 pounds. Female birds are larger. This species is unique to North America. This powerful bird is one of the symbols of the United States. According to statistics, there are about 40,000 birds of this species in Alaska. Once endangered, these birds have improved in numbers in recent years. The only threats for this species are poaching for feathers and people disturbing their nests. Pictures of american bald eagle can be found on most photos pages of a bird breeder.