White-tailed Eagle
White-tailed Eagle (<em>Haliaeetus albicilla</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. A huge eagle with a pale head and white wedge-shaped tail; Europe's largest eagle, feeding on fish, waterbirds and carrion; nests on cliffs and tall trees near coasts and lakes.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Haliaeetus; binomial: Haliaeetus albicilla; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 70-90cm. Average lifespan: 20-30 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
