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Eagle Day 2005 Pueblo Colorado
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- ZebraMoon Design, Inc.
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- Colorado Springs CO
- US 80949
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- +1.7196409164
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History
Bald Eagles are the most recognized raptor (bird of prey) in North America. In 1782, when they became our national symbol, it was estimated that there were around 50,000 Bald Eagles. In 1967 they were placed on the endangered species list after their numbers were depleted to less than 2,000 birds.
Today, Bald Eagles have made a remarkable comeback, with biologists estimating that there are over 10,000 in the lower 48 states.
Physical Characteristics
A Bald Eagles’ uniform brown body and contrasting white body and tail make them easily recognizable. Both male and females have yellow beaks and long talons, but the female is slightly larger than the male. Juvenile Bald Eagles are not so easy to recognize. Juveniles will not develop their white head and tail until they are 4-5 years old. At that time, their beak will also start to change to yellow. They are often mistaken for golden eagles until these changes take place.
