White-tailed Eagle
Photo: Original: Andreas Weith . This edit: MPF . · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bird

White-tailed Eagle Facts Haliaeetus albicilla

BirdTemperate EurasiaCarnivore

The white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), sometimes known as the "sea eagle", is a large bird of prey, widely distributed across temperate Eurasia. Like other eagles, it is a member of the family Accipitridae (or accipitrids) which also includes other diurnal raptors such as hawks, kites, and harriers.

Lifespan
Up to 42 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Classification

Family: Accipitridae. Order: Accipitriformes.

White-tailed Eagle Conservation Status

White-tailed Eagle is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Region
Temperate Eurasia
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
Up to 42 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight
4.73 kg

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