The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States, instantly recognized by the white head and tail of adults against a dark brown body. It is a powerful fisher that also pirates prey from Ospreys and feeds heavily on carrion in winter. Once endangered by DDT, populations have rebounded dramatically since the pesticide's ban in 1972.
Best time to see a Bald Eagle
The best time to see a Bald Eagle is January–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 159,626 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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