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North Wales, LL28 5UY
White-tailed Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The largest bird of prey in the UK, the White-tailed Sea Eagle is almost all brown in appearance with broad strong wings. Sadly, the species became extinct in the UK in the early 20th century, however, the current population is re-establishing following a successful reintroduction programme.
Native Range → |
Southwest Greenland, Scandinavia, and across Russia and northern Asia. Introduced to UK |
Natural Habitat → |
Open expanses of lake, coast or river valley |
Diet → |
Fish, birds and mammals |
Life Expectancy → |
20-25 years in the wild. Up to 42 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
1-4 eggs from a 34-46 day incubation |
Group Name → |
Convocation, congregation or aerie |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Habitat loss, poisoning, wind turbine collisions, persecution |
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