Comebacks · LC Least Concern
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
The emblem of the United States — and one of conservation's great triumphs, back from just over 400 pairs to hundreds of thousands after DDT was banned.
LC · Least Concern
Overview
The emblem of the United States — and one of conservation's great triumphs, back from just over 400 pairs to hundreds of thousands after DDT was banned.
birdnorth americaraptor
Field data
| IUCN status | LC · Least Concern |
|---|---|
| Population | ~300,000 |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2021 |
| Class / Order | Aves · Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae |
| Range | North America |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Builds the largest tree nest of any bird, up to a tonne in weight.
- Recovered so completely it left the US endangered list in 2007.
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Bald Eagle art print
Museum-grade art print from the Bald Eagle plate.
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Bald Eagle notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Bald Eagle plate.
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