Bald Eagle Next to HumanĪ bald eagle’s wingspan ranges from 5 ft 9 in smaller males to 7 ft 6 in larger females, with an average wingspan of 6 ft 7. Birds of similar or even longer wingspans include golden eagles (80 in), California condors (109 in), and white pelicans (108 in). Ospreys and red-tailed hawks are common birds of prey likely to be found in bald eagle habitats and even soaring alongside. Rangeīald eagle size versus osprey and red-tailed hawkĪ good way to illustrate the size of a bald eagle is to compare it to familiar birds. The following table shows measurements of bald eagle Wingspans in various units. The fresh specimen is laid on its flattened back, and its wings spread to obtain the distance between its wingtips. The tendency is to think that the birds have longer wingspans than they really have.Ī bald eagle’s wingspan is taken from specimens collected for study purposes before being prepared as a museum specimen. The wingspan is a measurement commonly provided in bird identification field guides for birds that soar and glide, such as vultures, storks, hawks, eagles, and other birds of prey.īeware that it can be difficult to judge the length of a bird’s wingspan when you see one in the field. The wingspan is a useful clue for assessing the size and identifying birds of prey soaring with their spread wings. A bald eagle’s wingspan is the distance between the fully extended wingtips. The wingspan is also used as a measure of bird size. Studies that included weighing live bald eagles found that a bird’s weight can vary as much as 5 to 10% during a day. The weight of a bald eagle is taken from live birds and, as mentioned above, is subject to variation. An approximation of America’s national bird’s size is an average number obtained from bald eagles in the south and another for those in the north. Such differences in the size of bald eagles in the south versus those in the north, plus females being larger than males, make it difficult to tell the size of the bald eagle. Ornithologists have found that females bald eagles are generally 25% larger than males. In addition to the latitudinal or regional variation across its range, male bald eagles are smaller than females. Eagles in lower latitudes, such as those in the southern states and northern Mexico, are smaller and lighter in weight than those in high latitudes such as the northern U.S. Bald eagle’s weightīald eagles are unique in that their weight varies regionally. Across the eagle’s range and combining males and females, the bald eagle has an average weight of 9.1 lb, an average wingspan of 6 ft 7 in, and an average length of 2 ft 7 in. Birds in the southern parts of the bald eagle’s range are smaller than those in the northern states and Alaska. What is a bald eagle’s size? A bald eagle’s size varies with latitude and sex. To better understand the size of the bald eagle, I use weight (mass) and other less variable linear measures such as an eagle’s length and wingspan. An eagle’s weight can be influenced by the time of the year, the temporary availability of food, and whether a bird had a large meal or not before being weighed. While this is generally true, weight as the only measure of size can be unreliable. Naturally, we tend to assume that larger eagles are proportionally heavier than smaller ones. Commercial use of any of my patterns is not allowed without my permission.When it comes to assessing a bald eagle’s size, perception plays an important role. Patterns can also be re-downloaded by viewing your purchase history in your Etsy account.Īll of my patterns are for personal use only. You will be emailed a link to the downloads via Etsy. Other fabric sizes will result in a different sized finished piece.Ĭloth's Color: Shown here on white and black fabricġ Pattern in Color Blocks with symbols (PDF)ġ Pattern in Black and White with Symbols (PDF)ġ Photo of what Finished Product should look like (JPG)Īfter Payment has cleared, you will be granted immediate access to your pattern. INSTANT DOWNLOAD Bald Eagle Head counted cross stitch pattern, pixel art pattern, bead weaving pattern or, Perler, Hama or Fuse bead pattern.įinished Size: 36.28 cm x 27.03 cm (14.28 inches x 10.64 inches) Turn your favorite picture into a work of art. Want a Different size or color scheme? Just let me know and I can adjust the pattern for you.
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