Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Where the Bald Eagle is found
The Bald Eagle is mainly found along the coast of North Carolina.
Why it's going extinct
Habitat destruction and degradation, illegal shooting, and the contamination of its food source.
How its being protected
There are laws in place that prohibit the take, possession, sale, purchase, barter, offer to sell, transport, or take any bald eagle that is dead or alive including the nests and eggs.