How can I tell the adult female and male bald eagles apart?
A. The female is about 25% to 30% larger than the male. Her beak looks somewhat deeper than his, and has a more pronounced hook. Plumage is the same in both sexes. Mom Hornby is larger than Dad. Her head feathers appear longer and less groomed than his; at the back of her head, the feathers have a unique growth pattern, making it look like she has a dark part.
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