Bald Eagle

The Bald Eagle is North America's iconic raptor, instantly recognizable by its dark brown body, stark white head and tail, and powerful yellow bill. They are apex predators with massive wingspans.

Rich golden-brown to dark brown upper portion with a clean, stark white base. The shaft is pale yellowish-white.

Pennaceous upper portion with tightly interlocked barbs and barbicels, transitioning into a plumulaceous (fluffy) downy base.

Smooth, firm pennaceous vane at the tip giving way to a soft, silky plumulaceous texture at the base.

Sharp contrast between the dark brown distal half and the pure white proximal base, combined with the robust structure of a large accipitrid contour feather.

Found near large bodies of open water with old-growth trees for nesting and perching, including lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and coastal areas.

North America, ranging from Alaska and Canada down through the contiguous United States to Mexico.

Apex avian predator that helps regulate fish, waterfowl, and small mammal populations, serving as an important indicator of aquatic ecosystem health.

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), though Golden Eagle feathers generally lack the stark white base seen in adult Bald Eagle body plumage.

Bald Eagles can fly up to 10,000 feet in the air and can dive at speeds up to 100 mph when targeting fish.

Good overall condition, with intact barbs and minimal fraying at the edges. No major signs of heavy sun bleaching or parasitic damage.