The Bald Eagle is easily distinguished from other birds by its large white head, white tail, and nearly all black body. A juvenile may not be so easily distinguished due to the lack of white plumage, but its overall size makes it easy to identify. These raptors are opportunists and feed on what is available including other birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. This formerly endangered species was brought back from near extinction when the pesticide DDT was banner. The bioaccumulation of DDT in Bald Eagles caused the eggs they laid to be brittle and usually fail to hatch. Today the Bald Eagle is still protected and remains an amazing sight to see out in the field.
Lesser known fact: Most of the time the sharp call of a hawk is played on many television shows and movies while a bald eagle is shown in flight.
