Sitka, a Bald Eagle and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, showing off her vocalization skills! For such a powerful bird, the Bald Eagle has a surprisingly shrill sounding call, usually a series of high-pitched whistling or piping notes. Did you know, the screaming sounds of eagles you hear in the movies are actually the vocalization of a Red-tailed Hawk, used to provide a dramatic effect? | Alaska Raptor Center

Sunset, a Bald Eagle and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, showing off her vocalization! For such a powerful bird, the Bald Eagle has a surprisingly loud sounding call, usually a series of high-pitched whistling or piping notes. Did you know Hollywood sound editors often dub over a Bald Eagle's call, with another bird's vocalization? The piercing, earthy screams of a Red-tailed Hawk. #wildlifeeducation #baldeagle #DidYouKnow | Alaska Raptor Center

Sitka, a Bald Eagle and Raptor-in-Residence here at the Alaska Raptor Center, likes to start off her day with a territorial cackle! For such a powerful bird, the Bald Eagle has a surprisingly shrill sounding call, usually a series of high-pitched whistling or piping notes. Did you know, the screaming sounds of eagles you hear in the movies are actually the vocalization of a Red-tailed Hawk, used to provide a dramatic effect? | Alaska Raptor Center