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Range (North America of rare)

North America; of rare occurrence east of the Mississippi. Washington, rare W. V. Sing Sing, A. V.

Nest, on cliffs or rocky ledges. Eggs, two to three, dull white, obscurely or distinctly blotched or speckled with shades of cinnamon-brown, 2.93 x 2.34. FALCONS, HAWKS, EAGLES, ETC. "It seems to be nowhere a common species in the east, but it is much more numerous in the mountainous parts of the far west. It is confined chiefly to the mountains and more northern latitudes, where it breeds. It is able to endure intense cold, and sometimes remains far north in winter. In fact, its movements at that season are more in the form of wandering for food than regular migration to the south. "The food consists mainly of mammals and birds, of which spermophiles, rabbits, fawns, lambs, turkeys, grouse, waterfowl, and other large birds form the principal part, though offal and carrion are sometimes taken. Of 6 stomachs examined, 1 contained feathers; 2, mammals; 2, carrion; and 1 was empty" (Fisher). ... 351. Haliæetus albicilla (Linn.). GRAY SEA EAGLE. Ad.-Tail white, rest of plumage varying from grayish brown to fuscous. Im.-"With plumage largely light cinnamon-brown or isabella-color. & L., 31.00-34-00; W., 23-00-26-00; T., 11.50-12.00" (Ridgw.).