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Steller's Sea-Eagle

Haliaeetus pelagicus · Bird of prey species native to East Asia
Order
Accipitriformes
Codes
stseag, STSE, SSEA

About the Steller's Sea-Eagle

Steller's sea eagle, also known as the Pacific sea eagle or white-shouldered eagle, is a very large diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was described first by Peter Simon Pallas in 1811. No subspecies are recognised. A sturdy eagle, it has dark brown plumage with white wings and tail, a yellow beak, and yellow talons. Typically, it is the heaviest eagle in the world, at about 5 to 10 kg, but in some standard measurements, may be ranked below the harpy eagle and the Philippine eagle. Steller's sea eagle females are bigger than males, similar to other raptors.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae)
SpeciesHaliaeetus pelagicus
Species Codesstseag, STSE, SSEA

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Steller's Sea-Eagle belong to?

The Steller's Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.

How can I identify the Steller's Sea-Eagle?

Steller's sea eagle, also known as the Pacific sea eagle or white-shouldered eagle, is a very large diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was described first by Peter Simon Pallas in 1811. No subspecies are recognised. A sturdy eagle, it has dark brown plumage with white wings and tail...

Where can I report a Steller's Sea-Eagle sighting?

You can log sightings of Steller's Sea-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stseag, or on iNaturalist.