Bald Eagle Juvenile
Haliaeetus leucocephalus (juvenile)
Juvenile bald eagles leave the nest in dark brown plumage and spend years wandering along shorelines, reservoirs, rivers, and open country. They hunt fish and small animals but also scavenge heavily while their flight and landing skills improve. Unlike adults, juveniles lack the white head and tail, which develop gradually over several molts. A notable fact is that young eagles may travel far from their birthplace before settling into a territory.
- Type
- Wing / Fang
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Bald Eagle Eaglet
- Bald Eagle Juvenile
- Bald Eagle