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    What is the scientific name for the Bald Eagle?

    Question #49630. Asked by CARLE. (Jul 21 04 10:52 AM)


    Notes Misnomer

    		The word bald originally meant white-headed. The scientific name, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, means "whiteheaded sea eagle" in Latin.

    http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/

    Jul 21 04, 11:01 AM

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