The bald eagle is one of the largest birds in the Northeast. In profile, as it flies toward you, its wings are held straight out; the more common turkey vulture soars with its wings held in a V-shape. As the eagle passes overhead, the feathers at the tips of its wings are widely separated, and its relatively short tail is usually fanned open. Height: 30 inches Weight: 8-12 pounds Wing Span: 6-7 feet Adult Color: (by about 5 years)
Immature Color:
Male and female eagles look identical, although females are usually the larger of the two. Although not common (only 1 or 2 along the Upper Delaware annually) the golden eagle is frequently mistaken for an immature bald eagle.
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Last updated: February 26, 2015