JOURNAL ARTICLE

NEWSPAPER CONTRIBUTION 6. THE WHITE HEADED EAGLE, MONTREAL GAZETTE, 8 DECEMBER 1847.[1].

  • Published In: Publications of the Champlain Society, 2025, v. 3. P. 238 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article expresses a desire for more detailed reporting on bird species killed in Canada, specifically highlighting the bald eagle, also known as the white-headed eagle. It emphasizes the importance of including information such as the sex and condition of the bird for accurate comparisons with other eagles. The bald eagle is described as a fish-eating bird that nests near water bodies and typically raises two to three young. The article details its hunting technique and notes the challenges it faces when capturing larger fish, including the risk of being submerged if it misjudges its catch. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publications of the Champlain Society. 2025/01, Vol. 3, p238
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0384-6202
  • Accession Number:189265549
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