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Description

When: May 31, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

This fun beauty was very playful! It's something you don't expect from birds, especially these large Raptors, and then at a zoo too. But this being a juvenile, I guess it kind of makes sense. She was twisting and turning, responding in different ways and it was just amazing to have this sort of interaction with such a majestic bird. They're all just kids after all

Species: Bald Eagle (Amerikaanse Zeearend)

Latin name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Originates from North America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The Bald Eagle is of course, not actually bald, but it’s name derives from an older meaning, namely “white headed”.

…Both sexes are similar in plumage –though immature birds are brown – but the females are larger than the males.

…In the late 20th century, the Bald Eagle was on the brink of extirpation (extinct in its chosen geographic area, but still existing elsewhere) but has recovered in a matter of 12 years, from Endangered, to Threatened, and since 2007 has been removed from the endangered and threatened list in most states.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Bird photos, check out my gallery

Description

When: May 31, 2018

Where: Zie-ZOO Volkel, The Netherlands

This fun beauty was very playful! It's something you don't expect from birds, especially these large Raptors, and then at a zoo too. But this being a juvenile, I guess it kind of makes sense. She was twisting and turning, responding in different ways and it was just amazing to have this sort of interaction with such a majestic bird. They're all just kids after all

Species: Bald Eagle (Amerikaanse Zeearend)

Latin name: Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Originates from North America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…The Bald Eagle is of course, not actually bald, but it’s name derives from an older meaning, namely “white headed”.

…Both sexes are similar in plumage –though immature birds are brown – but the females are larger than the males.

…In the late 20th century, the Bald Eagle was on the brink of extirpation (extinct in its chosen geographic area, but still existing elsewhere) but has recovered in a matter of 12 years, from Endangered, to Threatened, and since 2007 has been removed from the endangered and threatened list in most states.

© Mouselemur’s Photography - Portegiesje

I love it when you love my work, but please, if you want to use it in any other medium, ask my permission first.

To see more Bird photos, check out my gallery