Least Concern White-tailed Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
Also known as: Sea Eagle, Erne
The White-tailed Eagle is a very large bird of prey widely distributed across temperate Eurasia. Also known as the sea eagle, it has a broad wingspan and predominantly brown plumage with a distinctive white tail in adults. These apex predators are found near large bodies of open water, including coastal areas, lakes, and rivers, where they hunt fish and waterbirds.
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The white-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in the UK and has an incredible wingspan of up to 2.4 metres (8 feet)! White-tailed Eagle Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the White-tailed Eagle
Weight
5.5 kg
Height
90 cm
Length
90 cm
Wingspan
240 cm
Top Speed
70
km/h
Social Structure:
Pairs
Activity Pattern:
Diurnal
Trophic Level: Carnivore
Migration: Resident or partial migrant
Population Trend: Increasing
Main Threats:
- Habitat loss
- Wind turbines
- Lead poisoning
Isle of Mull (Scotland)
Norwegian coast
Family: Accipitridae
Order: Accipitriformes
