Forestry & Wildlife

*This is an excerpt from Common Birds of Prey of Alabama, ANR-1386.

Given its status as the national symbol, the bald eagle is one of the most easily identifiable raptors in the United States. At an average weight of 9.5 pounds, bald eagles are one of the largest birds encountered east of the Mississippi River. Identifying features of adult birds include the characteristic white head and tail feathers contrasting with a dark brown body and wings with a yellow beak and feet. Feeding mainly on fish, waterfowl, and mammals, bald eagles are often found close to water.

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