. Birds of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks . Birds; Birds. Fink BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) It is paradoxical that the bald eagle, our national bird and long a symbol of strength and courage, is an endangered species. The increased use of pesticides and loss of habitat have combined to greatly diminish the eagle's numbers throughout the United States. Although the population density of the eagle in Yellowstone was probably never significantly higher than at present, recent studies reveal that eagle reproduction has decreased noticeably in the past two decades. The eagle's
. Birds of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks . Birds; Birds. Fink BALD EAGLE (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) It is paradoxical that the bald eagle, our national bird and long a symbol of strength and courage, is an endangered species. The increased use of pesticides and loss of habitat have combined to greatly diminish the eagle's numbers throughout the United States. Although the population density of the eagle in Yellowstone was probably never significantly higher than at present, recent studies reveal that eagle reproduction has decreased noticeably in the past two decades. The eagle's preferred habitat is near water in both parks; however, a study in Yellowstone indicated that less than half of the eagle's diet in Yellowstone is made up of fish. This study revealed that birds, primarily ducks, constituted more than half of the eagle's diet. With its pronounced white head, hooked beak, deeply-curved talons, and seven-foot wing spread, the bald eagle is truly an impressive bird. Breeding populations in Yellowstone and Grand Teton are largely confined to Yellowstone Lake and the Snake River. 26. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Follett, Dick. [United States] : Yellowstone Library and Museum Association in cooperation with National Park Service, U. S. Dept. of Interior
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