Steller's Sea-eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
119.7 cm
Weight
7078.333333333333 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 119.7 cm | 47.1 in |
| Weight | 7078.333333333333 g | 249.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 38-45 days. Fledging: 70 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Haliaeetus |
| Species | Haliaeetus pelagicus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب ستيلر البحري |
| Chinese | 虎头海雕 |
| French | Pygargue empereur |
| German | Riesenseeadler |
| Indonesian | Elang-laut Steller |
| Japanese | オオワシ |
| Korean | 참수리 |
| Russian | Белоплечий орлан |
| Spanish | pigargo gigante |
| Thai | นกอินทรีทะเลชเต็ลเลอร์ |
| Turkish | Steller deniz kartalı |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng biển Steller |
Distribution
Steller's Sea-eagle has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Steller's Sea-eagle endangered?
The Steller's Sea-eagle has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Steller's Sea-eagle nest?
Incubation: 38-45 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Steller's Sea-eagle?
The Steller's Sea-eagle has a wingspan of 119.7 cm, weight of 7078.333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Steller's Sea-eagle belong to?
The Steller's Sea-eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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