352. Halizetus leucocephalus 
BALD EAGLE. 33 and 35.50 inches 
Adult. After the third year, above dark brown; head, xeck and 
tail white, Below brown. Second and third year brown, mixed 
with whitish, and the size is larger than when the bird is older. 
First year black above, sometimes spotted with white below. Legs 
not feathered. Also called American Eagle and Bird of Washing- 
ton. Usually found near water; feeds on fish. The only other 
eagle in the United States is the Golden Eagle, which is very rare 
in New England. | 
Note. “A weird, wild cry.” 
Nest. In trees or on clifts. 
Breeds. Rarely and locally, near coast or inland waters, 
10g 
