U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Final Report: Bald Eagle Population Size: 2020 Update

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published a technical report titled “Bald Eagle Population Size: 2020 Update.” In this technical update, the Service provided the newest estimates for the bald eagle population in the lower 48 states, totaling 316,700 individuals, which includes 71,467 occupied nests.

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The Migratory Bird Program works with partners to protect, restore and conserve bird populations and their habitats for the benefit of future generations by: ensuring long-term ecological sustainability of all migratory bird populations, increasing socioeconomic benefits derived from birds,...
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Migratory birds