Bald eagle — size comparison

The bald eagle inhabits coasts, large lakes and broad rivers. It chiefly hunts fish but readily takes other birds’ catches and uses carrion. Waterbirds and mamm

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Bald eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

ok. 83,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
3000–6300 gZakres Cornell dla dorosłych ptaków; płeć zgodnie z kartą gatunku
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
Total lengthScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
Bald eagleTotal lengthapprox. 83.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Person: 170 cm
Bald eagle — size comparison — facts and sources

The bald eagle inhabits coasts, large lakes and broad rivers. It chiefly hunts fish but readily takes other birds’ catches and uses carrion. Waterbirds and mammals are also captured.

It forms lasting pairs and defends territory. Nests built up over years are among the largest avian structures.

Measurement sources