Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus, 1766)

Accipitridae — Kites, Hawks, Eagles

Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus is a bird of prey that breeds across North America, with a range that also reaches north-west Mexico. It is a sea eagle and is closely matched by the white-tailed eagle in the Palearctic. The adult is chiefly brown, with a white head and tail, while young birds are brown. It has a large hooked yellow bill, and the sexes look the same in plumage, though females are larger than males. It is associated with large open waters, nesting in old trees where food is plentiful.

Order
Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae — Kites, Hawks, Eagles
Breeding range
North America: widespread, also nw Mexico
Bald Eagle
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Tours where you can spot this bird

13 tours in Canada 11, United States 2

Private Colorado Birds of Prey and Raptor Watching
Private Colorado Birds of Prey and Raptor Watching
United States / Denver Private tour 8h

Study and photograph Colorado raptors on a private full day, searching Front Range habitats for eagles, hawks, falcons, harriers and owls....

From USD 525
Southern Quebec Woodland and Wetland Birding Day Trip with Sheldon Harvey
Southern Quebec Woodland and Wetland Birding Day Trip with Sheldon Harvey
Canada / Longueuil Private tour 1 day

A private birding day to southern Quebec woodland, wetland and river habitats selected around the season and target birds....

Private Simpson Park Birding Field Trip with Sam Belley
Private Simpson Park Birding Field Trip with Sam Belley
United States / Valley Park Private tour 1 day

A private, flexible birding walk at Simpson Park near St. Louis with Missouri birder and local guide Sam Belley....

Birding Big Day Tour – 4 great options
Birding Big Day Tour – 4 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 6h

A private self-drive Big Day near Saskatoon, using a six-hour morning or longer 8-, 12- and 16-hour formats to seek a broad species total....

From CAD 390
Signs of Spring Birding Tour: 2 great options
Signs of Spring Birding Tour: 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A three-hour self-drive birding tour on back roads near Saskatoon, following the changing arrival of prairie birds through spring....

From CAD 75
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Tobin Lake Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Melfort or Nipawin – Forest and River birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

A private two-day self-drive birding tour through the Tobin Lake and Saskatchewan River valley region, focused on forest and river birds....

From CAD 1,450
View the great Bald Eagle in 2026
View the great Bald Eagle in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 14 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 490
Quill Lakes Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Moose Jaw or Regina – 2 great options for finding birds at Canada’s largest saline lake
Quill Lakes Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Moose Jaw or Regina – 2 great options for finding birds at Canada’s largest saline lake
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 8h

An eight-hour private self-drive tour from Saskatoon to the Quill Lakes, focused on waterbirds and seasonal shorebird concentrations around ...

From CAD 740
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Meadow Lake Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, North Battleford or Cold Lake – Forest birds 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

A private two-day self-drive exploration of Meadow Lake Provincial Park, searching boreal forest and wetland habitats for northern birds....

From CAD 1,290
Carrot River Birding Tour – Quest for Whip-poor-wills, Chimney Swifts and Golden-winged Warblers 2027
Carrot River Birding Tour – Quest for Whip-poor-wills, Chimney Swifts and Golden-winged Warblers 2027
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3 days

A three-day self-drive birding journey into northeastern Saskatchewan, searching forest and river-valley habitats for eastern specialities....

From CAD 2,890
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Goose Lake Birding Tour and Goose Lake Bird Photography Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 4h

A private self-drive tour to Goose Lake’s wetlands and surrounding grasslands, with four-hour birding and six-hour birding or photography ...

From CAD 240
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Pike Lake Birding Tour – 2 great options
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 3h

A private self-drive birding tour from Saskatoon to Pike Lake, with a three-hour core option and a longer six-hour programme for broader hab...

From CAD 240
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Prince Albert National Park Birding Tour from Saskatoon, Regina or Prince Albert – Best Forest birds in 2026
Canada / Saskatoon Private tour 2 days

Tours Niche: Birdwatching Tours and Bird Photography Tours Tours Region: Saskatchewan, Canada Tours Duration: Half-Day, Full-Day, and Multi-...

From CAD 690