Steller's Sea Eagle
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NameSteller's Sea Eagle
Common NameSteller's Sea Eagle
Scientific NameHaliaeetus pelagicus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)220
Length (cm)95
Weight (g)7000
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark brown to black body plumage, bright white shoulders (wing coverts), and a white wedge-shaped tail. The head is dark. The bill is very large and bright orange-yellow, as are the feet. Juveniles are mottled brown with a darker bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a deep, barking call, often described as 'kra-kra-kra' or 'rra-rra-rra', similar to a large gull but deeper. They also produce a series of loud, guttural calls.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal areas, large rivers, estuaries, lakes, forests (for nesting)
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeNative to coastal northeastern Asia, including the Russian Far East (Kamchatka Peninsula, Sakhalin Island, Amur River basin) and occasionally northern Japan (Hokkaido) during winter.
Identifying Featuresmassive size, very large orange-yellow bill, dark body plumage, white shoulders, white wedge-shaped tail
Description
This massive raptor is one of the heaviest eagles in the world, characterized by its dark brown to black plumage, contrasting white shoulders and tail, and a strikingly large, bright orange-yellow bill. It is a powerful hunter, primarily preying on fish along coastal areas and large rivers.
