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)6800
Plumage DetailsAdults have dark brown to black body plumage, contrasting sharply with prominent white patches on the shoulders (lesser and median coverts) and a large, wedge-shaped white tail. The massive bill and powerful feet are bright yellow.
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, forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeNortheastern Asia, primarily the Russian Far East (Kamchatka Peninsula, Sakhalin Island, coastal areas of the Sea of Okhotsk), with wintering populations in Japan, Korea, and occasionally China.
Identifying FeaturesMassive size, Dark body plumage, Prominent white shoulder patches, Large, wedge-shaped white tail, Huge, bright yellow bill, Yellow feet
Description
The Steller's Sea Eagle is one of the largest and heaviest raptors in the world, known for its striking appearance. It is a powerful fish-eating eagle, often seen perching prominently on trees or cliffs near coastal waters and large rivers.
