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When: July 5, 2020

Where: Zoo Veldhoven, The Netherlands

Bald Eagle baby

It's crazy to think so many Birds (of Prey) start out looking very different from how we imagine them to look. Some species are so iconic, it's hard to put the two images together. But yes indeed, this is a Bald Eagle, if only a juvenile.

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.

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Description

When: July 5, 2020

Where: Zoo Veldhoven, The Netherlands

Bald Eagle baby

It's crazy to think so many Birds (of Prey) start out looking very different from how we imagine them to look. Some species are so iconic, it's hard to put the two images together. But yes indeed, this is a Bald Eagle, if only a juvenile.

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 Photography - Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Leave a comment or approach us via note if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery| Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite