Bald Eagle head sculpture using clay

This is the look I am seeking. The bald eagle mouth's partially open showing its tongue.

The bald eagles images below show how I compare the profile to my clay sculpture.

Almost perfect profile of the bald eagles head.

This image shows where I need to modify the clay sculpt. The back section of the mouth needs to be further up, closer to the eye. Moreover the lower section needs to be angled clockwise.

This is what I have as of now, the images to follow will have the mouth corrections and perhaps he eyes added. I a have not decided if I want to make the upper beak narrower.  I will study additional images to see what I like best. Some eagles appear to have larger beaks.

I just came across this image and I really like it. I think it will fit the concept better.

Bald Eagle videos to be used for reference material

Bald Eagle Ultimate Reference Guide paperback

Today I received: The Illustrated Bald Eagle: The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and Artists (The Denny Rogers Visual Reference series)

Excellent reference material for anyone attempting to sculpt a Bald Eagle. 

Bald Eagle Feathers

Leonard, my apprentice is even helping me gather my reference materials.

The feathers will be used as my studies in order to create realistic clay feathers for the Bald Eagle clay sculpture.

Eagle, hawk, owl, and all other raptor or bird of prey feathers are illegal to buy, sell, or even possess (in the USA), for anyone who's not a tribal elder enrolled in a tribe of Native Americans.

Yes these feathers are faux, they are imitation bald eagle feathers made from white turkey feathers.

Reference material for bald eagle sculpture

Before I begin a sculpture I spend days gathering my reference materials. When a live study subject is available I will make an effort to visit and study the subject. I am searching to see if a Bald Eagle is currently available in one of the local Southern California zoos.

For now these videos will assist me in my composition.