Comparing Golden and Bald Eagles

Golden Eagle Bald Eagle
Adult

black bill
yellow gape
brown head
golden nape
Cascades Raptor Center
Photo by Chris Maack

yellow bill
white head
Juvenile
black bill with blue base
yellow cere
long yellow gape
(photo of juvie golden
eagle head needed)
(photo of juvie bald
eagle head needed)
black bill & cere
tawny nape
dark gray underwing,
some with white patch
(photo of juvie golden
eagle underwing needed)
(photo of juvie bald
eagle underwing needed)
mottled underwing
upper portion of tail
is white
lower portion of tail
is black

(photo of juvie golden
eagle tail needed)
(photo of juvie bald
eagle tail needed)
some have black tail,
some white edged in black
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