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Bald Eagle in United States

America's living emblem — a white-headed fish hawk that can dive at over 160 km/h.

Bald Eagle

The species

The bald eagle is the bird that stops traffic — a massive raptor with a wingspan up to 2.3 metres, a fierce yellow bill, and that unmistakable white head and tail against a dark brown body. Once pushed to the edge of extinction by DDT, it has rebounded across North America and become one of the most sought-after discoveries in the Catch'Um collection.

Habitat in United States

Bald eagles nest near large bodies of water across the United States and Canada — lakes, rivers, estuaries, and coastlines where fish are abundant. They favour tall trees or cliffs for nesting and roosting, and are increasingly seen on reservoirs and along major rivers far from the coast.

Where to spot one

  • Central Park

    New York City

    Urban ponds for mallards, pigeons on the paths, and sparrows in every shrub — a compact starter loop in Manhattan.

  • Golden Gate Park

    San Francisco

    Lakes, meadows, and tree cover where common birds and park wildlife turn an afternoon stroll into a discovery session.

  • Suburban Park Systems

    Nationwide

    Local green spaces across the US — pond edges, playground perimeters, and dog-walking trails where the everyday species gather.

  • Neighbourhood Streets

    Nationwide

    Front gardens, fence lines, and café patios — where house cats watch from walls and sparrows squabble over crumbs.

Conservation status

LC — Least Concern

Bald eagles recovered from Endangered status after DDT was banned and protections took hold — a rare conservation success story. They are now Least Concern, though habitat loss and lead poisoning from scavenged carcasses remain local threats.

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