White-tailed Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
About
The white-tailed eagle, sometimes known as the "sea eagle", is a large bird of prey, widely distributed across temperate Eurasia. Like all eagles, it is a member of the family Accipitridae which also includes other diurnal raptors such as hawks, kites, and harriers. One of up to eleven members in the genus Haliaeetus, which are commonly called sea eagles, it is also referred to as the white-tailed sea-eagle. Sometimes, it is known as the ern or erne, gray sea eagle and Eurasian sea eagle.
Fun Fact
White-tailed eagles are Europe's largest eagle, with a wingspan up to 2.45 metres (8 ft), and they were successfully reintroduced to Scotland starting in 1975 after being hunted to extinction there in 1918.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Coastal areas and large lakes
Diet
Piscivore
Lifespan
20-25 years
Threats
- Water Pollution
- Wetland Drainage