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, contrasting white lesser and median wing coverts (shoulders), and a white wedge-shaped tail. The massive, hooked bill and powerful feet are bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallA deep, barking call, often described as 'kraa-kraa-kraa' or 'ra-ra-ra-ra-rau', sometimes a deeper 'krow-krow-krow'.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal areas, rocky seacoasts, large rivers, estuaries, lakes, forests near water
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeBreeds primarily in northeastern Siberia, Russia, along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk and Kamchatka Peninsula. Winters mainly in Hokkaido, Japan, and parts of Russia, with occasional sightings in Korea and China.
Identifying Featuresmassive yellow bill, dark body plumage, white shoulders, white wedge-shaped tail, large size, yellow feet
Description
The Steller's Sea-Eagle is one of the largest and heaviest raptors in the world, characterized by its striking dark plumage, contrasting white shoulders, and massive yellow bill. It is a powerful predator, primarily feeding on fish, and inhabits coastal and riparian environments in northeastern Asia.
