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Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Haliaeetus

About

The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus, from Greek hali "sea", aiētos "eagle", leuco "white", cephalos "head") is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known subspecies and forms a species pair with the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska, all of the contiguous United States, and northern Mexico. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bald Eagle?
The scientific name of Bald Eagle is Haliaeetus leucocephalus.
What kingdom does Bald Eagle belong to?
Bald Eagle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bald Eagle belong to?
Bald Eagle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bald Eagle belong to?
Bald Eagle belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Bald Eagle belong to?
Bald Eagle belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Bald Eagle belong to?
Bald Eagle belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Bald Eagle belong to?
Bald Eagle belongs to the genus Haliaeetus.