White-tailed Eagle
The White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla is a large and powerful raptor native to Eurasia. It is one of the largest eagles in the world, with a massive wingspan of up to 8 feet. The White-tailed Eagle is known for its dark brown plumage and a short, wedge-shaped white tail. It is a powerful hunter, with a diet that consists mainly of fish and other seabirds.
The White-tailed Eagle is an important part of its ecosystem, as it helps to control fish populations and serves as a top predator.
The White-tailed Eagle is a threatened species, facing threats from habitat loss and pollution. The White-tailed Eagle's powerful flight and its impressive size make it a true icon of the Eurasian wilderness.
White-tailed Eagle
Classification
Aves > Accipitriformes > Accipitridae > Haliaeetus > H. albicilla
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
2.5 - 3 feet
(0.8 - 0.9 m)
Average Weight
9 - 15 lbs
(4.1 - 6.8 kg)
Average Life Span
20 - 25 years
Gestation Period
38 days
Did You Know?
The White-tailed Eagle is one of the largest birds of prey in Europe, with a wingspan that can reach up to 8 feet!
They are often called "flying barn doors" due to their impressive size and broad wings.
These eagles are skilled hunters, primarily preying on fish, but also taking birds and small mammals.
White-tailed Eagles often build massive nests, called eyries, high in trees or on cliffs, which they may use for many years.
They are known for their distinctive calls, which sound like a series of loud, guttural barks.
Once extinct in many parts of their former range, conservation efforts have helped bring the White-tailed Eagle back to areas like the UK.
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