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Lloyd Schiller
Bald Eagle
Since 1782, the Bald Eagle has served as the national emblem of the United States.
The bald eagle isn’t actually bald; its name is derived from an older meaning of the word “bald,” which meant white-headed.” Therefore, the term “bald” in the eagle’s name refers to its white-feathered head, not a lack of feathers.
The scientific name for the bald eagle is “Haliaeetus leucocephalus.” In Latin, “Haliaeetus” means “sea eagle,” and “leucocephalus” means “white-headed”. This name reflects the bird’s preferred habitat, water, and the characteristic white-feathered head, which it develops upon reaching maturity.
Each of the eagles on exhibit has a wing injury and is unable to fly.
Learn more from The Cornell Lab All About Birds
Pray Birding Tip
Bald eagles are common residents of our wetlands and lakes. Two places to see them are Dupuis Wildlife and Environmental Area and the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area.
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