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Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus · Accipitridae · Accipitriformes

Best monthsJan · Apr–Maymost records
Records7,826,562in 2 countries
Most seen inUnited States6,371,850 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Bald Eagle
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About

Bald Eagle in brief

The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of the Accipitridae family — species of bird of prey found in North America.

Across the 2 countries we cover it has 7,826,562 published records, most of them from the United States and Canada. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in January, April and May.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

United States6,371,850 records · best Jan, Apr
Canada1,454,712 records · best May, Apr
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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