West Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Conservation success story
Once a critically endangered species in the United States due to the use of the pesticide, DDT, and over hunting, the bald eagle has since rebounded. The use of DDT was banned in 1972 and hunting of bald eagles was outlawed nationally. The species was officially removed from the federal list of endangered species in 1995.
Range: North America
Habitat: Commonly found in forested areas near larger bodies of water.
Diet: Fish, small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and crustaceans.
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Erected by Staten Island Zoological Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 40° 37.517′ N, 74° 6.885′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in West Brighton. Marker can be reached from Clove Road west of Glenwood Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 614 Broadway, Staten Island NY 10310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arctic Fox / Red Fox (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Patricia O'Connor Halloran
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
