The bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known subspecies and forms a species pair with the white-tailed eagle. Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska, all of the contiguous United States, and northern Mexico.

When was the bald eagle listed as endangered?

The Bald Eagle was on the verge of extinction when the federal government declared it endangered in 1978 under the Endangered Species Act.

Are bald eagles still on the endangered species list?

Are Eagles Protected? Bald eagles are no longer an endangered species, but bald and golden eagles are still protected under multiple federal laws and regulations. Eagles, their feathers, as well as nest and roost sites are all protected.