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bald eagle
noun
: an eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) of North America that is brown when young with white only on the undersides of the wings but in full adult plumage has white head and neck feathers and a white tail
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With stunning coasts lined with calving glaciers and icy fjords, the very best Alaska cruise itineraries offer travelers the opportunity to be immersed in the culture of Indigenous villages, and spot wildlife like whales, seals, and bald eagles right from their stateroom balcony.
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Majestic bald eagles, unbothered by the cold, have been going with the flow along the Hudson River.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The conservation says approximately 1,200 to 2,700 bald eagles are reported in the state each year.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Budweiser’s ‘American Icons’ A baby bird who grows into a majestic bald eagle and a Clydesdale are friends.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Majestic bald eagles, unbothered by the cold, have been going with the flow along the Hudson River.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The conservation says approximately 1,200 to 2,700 bald eagles are reported in the state each year.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Budweiser’s ‘American Icons’ A baby bird who grows into a majestic bald eagle and a Clydesdale are friends.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Bald eagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bald%20eagle. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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