Steller's Sea-Eagle
NameSteller's Sea-Eagle
Common NameSteller's Sea-Eagle
Scientific NameHaliaeetus pelagicus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)220
Length (cm)95
Weight (g)6800
Plumage DetailsAdults have a dark brown to black body with contrasting bright white shoulders (wing coverts) and a distinctive wedge-shaped white tail. The massive, hooked bill is bright yellow-orange, as are its powerful legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a deep, barking call, often described as 'kra-kra-kra' or 'rra-rra-rra', which can be quite loud and resonant.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal areas, large rivers, estuaries, lakes, taiga forests
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeNortheastern Asia, primarily breeding along the coasts of Russia (Kamchatka Peninsula, Sakhalin Island, Amur River basin) and wintering in parts of Japan, Korea, and China.
Identifying Featuresmassive yellow-orange bill, dark body with white shoulders, white wedge-shaped tail, very large size, yellow feet
Description
The Steller's Sea-Eagle is one of the largest and heaviest raptors in the world, characterized by its powerful build and striking plumage. It is an apex predator of coastal and riverine environments, primarily feeding on fish.
