It Takes Bald Eagles 5 Years To Obtain Their White Heads
May 12, 2020
Bald eagles are not born with white head and tail feathers. It takes 5 years for this process to occur.
During this time, their eyes also lighten -- going from dark brown to a light gold or amber -- and their beaks gradually turn yellow.
Eaglet
Romeo and Juliet / Credit: American Eagle Foundation
1 Year
U.S. Forest Service
2 Years
3 Years
4 Years
Penny (Same Bird)
Credit: American Eagle Foundation
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