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Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Bald Eagle, Haliaeetusleucocephalus, adults (more than 5 years old) are unmistakable with dark brownplumage except for white head, neck and tails. The beak, eyes, legs, and feetare yellow. Wing span up to 2.5 meters, with females considerably larger thanmales. Immature eagles lack white plumage and yellow accents.