Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus
leucocephalus, adults (more than 5 years old) are unmistakable with dark brown
plumage except for white head, neck and tails. The beak, eyes, legs, and feet
are yellow. Wing span up to 2.5 meters, with females considerably larger than
males. Immature eagles lack white plumage and yellow accents.
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