1. Bald Eagles Luiza Assis Andrew Dietrich Simla Sahin

2. Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Haliaeetus leucocephalus Large bird, adults weight 3-7 kg (6-16 lbs) Large bird, adults weight 3-7 kg (6-16 lbs) Diet consists of mainly fish Diet consists of mainly fish Removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Removed from the endangered species list in 2007.

3. Range of the Bald Eagle

4. Case Juvenile male was found in distress Juvenile male was found in distress No evidence of injury No evidence of injury Initially responded to supportive care in the first week Initially responded to supportive care in the first week Developed respiratory distress and died Developed respiratory distress and died Juvenile eagle

5. Results of Necropsy Weighed 3.5 kg. Weighed 3.5 kg. Gross lesions were present on the liver, which was enlarged. Gross lesions were present on the liver, which was enlarged. Congested lungs Congested lungs Undefined nematode in the small intestines. Undefined nematode in the small intestines.

6. Pathology Inflamed lungs, lungs, and liver Inflamed lungs, lungs, and liver Heart lesions with myoarditis with parasite present in mycyotes. Heart lesions with myoarditis with parasite present in mycyotes.

7. Possible agents Leukocytozoon todii Leukocytozoon todii Sarcocystis Sarcocystis Toxoplasma gondii Toxoplasma gondii