American Bald Eagle
by Barbara McMahon
Title
American Bald Eagle
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The emblem bird of the United States, majestic in its appearance. It is not always so majestic in habits: it often feeds on carrion, including dead fish washed up on shore, and it steals food from Ospreys and other smaller birds. At other times, however, it is a powerful predator. Seriously declining during much of the 20th century, the Bald Eagle has made a comeback in many areas since the 1970s. Big concentrations can be found wintering along rivers or reservoirs in some areas.
The bald eagle is actually a sea eagle (Haliaeetus species) that commonly occurs inland along rivers and large lakes. The adult male is about 90 cm (36 inches) long and has a wingspan of 2 metres (6.6 feet). Females, which grow somewhat larger than males, may reach 108 cm (43 inches) in length and have a wingspan of 2.5 metres (8 feet). Both sexes are dark brown, with a white head and tail. The bird is not actually bald; its name derives from the conspicuous appearance of its white-feathered head. The beak, eyes, and feet are yellow.
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November 17th, 2013
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Comments (9)
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing photograph is Featured, in ONTARIO CANADA, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Maria for the feature in the ONTARIO CANADA group! Much appreciated.
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing photograph is Featured, in the RED MAPLE GALLERY, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Maria for the feature in the RED MAPLE GALLERY group! Much appreciated.
Gary F Richards
Wonderful bird capture, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted for this one in the Birds of Prey contest
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