Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). This large eagle is found throughout North America, generally living close to water. It feeds mainly on fish, w

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Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). This large eagle is found throughout North America, generally living close to water. It feeds mainly on fish, water birds and carrion, and can reach a length of around 75 centimetres. Despite its name it is not actually bald: its head is covered with white feathers. The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States of America. Photographed near Homer, Alaska, USA.

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