Does anyone know how to determine the sex of an eagle just by looking at it?

Question

My sister asked me to post this question.

Answer 1

They look alike but if you see two eagles at a nest, the female is slightly larger than the male.

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/eagle/MaleVFemale.html

Answer 2

On average, females are larger than males, and juveniles are larger but lighter in weight than adults of the same sex. Bald Eagles that breed in the southern United States are smaller than those that breed farther north.

Males and females have identical plumage. Adults have a dark brown (almost black) body that contrasts sharply with the white feathers on the head and tail, and the yellow beak, eyes, and legs. It takes a young Bald Eagle four or five years to achieve this distinctive coloration. Until then, bird watchers may confuse it with other birds, such as the Turkey Vulture and Golden Eagle.

Virtually hard to tell even though females are usually bigger you may come across a smaller one, too.

I think it is much easier and more polite to ask them face to face than peek amongst their feathers!

Answer 3

#1 depends on the type of Eagle

#2 most raptors have to be sexed internally before adulthood.

Answer 4

See if it is on top or on the bottom

Answer 5

AND IF YOUR SISTER TOLD YOU TO GO FLY A KITE ?