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Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle in flight

The bald eagle, America's national bird, has made a remarkable comeback from the brink of extinction. Our monitoring program tracks nesting pairs across the region and works to protect critical habitat areas from development and pollution.

Conservation Success

Thanks to decades of protection efforts, bald eagle populations have recovered significantly. Our society monitors over 50 active nests and conducts annual population surveys to ensure continued recovery.

Details

Habitat
Near large bodies of open water, forests
Population Estimate
316,000 (North America)
Scientific Name
Haliaeetus leucocephalus