Watch as Jeff Corwin, host of the new TV show Wildlife Nation, talks about the importance of the Endangered Species Act with the help of an American Bald Eagle. In the United States, there may be no greater icon — or impressive wildlife comeback story — than the Bald Eagle.
Written By: Sahil
The Bald Eagle(Haliaeetus leucocephalus)is a bird of prey native to North America. It is easily recognizable due to its white head and the yellow beak. The bald eagle is not bald. The “ Bald ” is a deviation of “ balde ”, an Old English word meaning white. The eagle was named for its white feathers instead of a lack of feathers. It is a sea eagle, and its preferred prey is fish, although it occasionally preys upon small mammals. The Bald Eagle is the national emblem of United States since 1782.
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