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Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Rarely seen around Montreal but native to the region. A large bird with wingspan up to 2m feeding mostly on fishes which it catches with its talon flying over the water. Adults are easily recognizable due the white feathered head.

Specs

Length76-89cm
Weight3.6-6.4kg
Wingspan1.8-2.4m

Common Names

GermanWeißkopfseeadler
EnglishBald Eagle
FrenchPygargue à tête blanche
SpanishÁguila calva

Taxonomy

OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyAccipitridae
SpeciesHaliaeetus leucocephalus

How to Identify

Adults can be easily identified by the white feathered head. For juvenile, the yellow bill with the black tip is a distinctive characteristics.

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Chouette-à-Voir - 2018-03-04
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Quidi Vidi Harbour - 2017-08-16
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Quidi Vidi Harbour - 2017-08-16
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Quidi Vidi Harbour - 2017-08-12

Where and When to Spot

The only observations in wild life I made of this species have been in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Last updated on 2024-03-14. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.