The bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, is a bird of prey found in North America. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting. The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States of America. The plumage of an adult bald eagle is evenly dark brown with a white head and tail. The tail is moderately long and slightly wedge-shaped. Males and females are identical in plumage coloration, but sexual dimorphism is evident in the species, in that females are 25% larger than males. The beak, feet and irises are bright yellow. The legs are feather-free, and the toes are short and powerful with large talons. The highly developed talon of the hind toe is used to pierce the vital areas of prey while it is held immobile by the front toes. The beak is large and hooked, with a yellow cere.

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