American bald eagle

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:breedingSeason late winter to early spring
4 to 5 years
aerial displays and calls
gptkbp:callsFor high-pitched whistling or piping sounds
gptkbp:careInstructions both parents care for the young
gptkbp:clutchSize 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:colors dark brown body and white head
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
removed from endangered species list in 2007
banning_of_DDT_and_habitat_protection
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured_in_the_Great_Seal_of_the_United_States
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of freedom
gptkbp:diet fish
gptkbp:eggColor white
gptkbp:famousQuote often associated with freedom and strength
gptkbp:firstAppearance brown feathers with white mottling
gptkbp:fishSpecies swoops down to catch fish
prefers shallow waters for hunting
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 10 to 14 weeks
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:North_America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label American bald eagle
gptkbp:impact sensitive to environmental pollutants.
gptkbp:lifespan 20 to 30 years
gptkbp:migration some populations migrate south in winter
some migrate while others are resident year-round
gptkbp:nationalTeam gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:nesting January to August
sticks, grass, and moss
tall trees near water
may nest in loose colonies in some areas
varies by location and conditions
gptkbp:notableFeature none specifically noted
found_across_the_continental_United_States
gptkbp:notablePerson often photographed in flight or near water
gptkbp:operationalArea annual molting of feathers
gptkbp:participatesIn top predator in its habitat
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators great horned owl
gptkbp:relatedPatent white-tailed eagle
gptkbp:rootSystem up to 2.5 meters wide
gptkbp:scientificName Haliaeetus leucocephalus
gptkbp:socialResponsibility often seen near other eagles
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:speed 56 km/h (34.8 mph)
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:symbolism depicted in various artworks and sculptures
gptkbp:territory defends nesting territory
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight for spotting prey
gptkbp:weight 3 to 6.3 kg
gptkbp:wildlife stooping dive
near lakes, rivers, and coastal regions
gptkbp:wingspan 1.8 to 2.3 meters
gptkbp:youth_development white head and tail with dark brown body