pigargo europeo
Haliaeetus albicilla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="white-tailed-eagle"></birdfyi-bird>The pigargo europeo (Haliaeetus albicilla) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (águilas, gavilanes y milanos), within the order Accipitriformes (águilas y gavilanes). Recorded measurements include a body length of 84 cm, a wingspan of 225 cm and a weight of 5.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El pigargo europeo es el águila más grande de Europa y la cuarta más grande del mundo. Extinguido en su día en Gran Bretaña, ha sido reintroducido con éxito en Escocia e Irlanda mediante programas de conservación. Estos poderosos rapaces pueden vivir más de 25 años y forman vínculos de pareja para toda la vida.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 84,0 cm | 33.1 in |
| Envergadura | 225,0 cm | 88.6 in |
| Peso | 5200,0 g | 183.42 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Brown body with a paler head in adults and a distinctive short white wedge-shaped tail. Massive broad wings in flight. Juveniles are darker overall.
Pico
Very large, heavy, pale yellow bill
Habitat & Range
Coastlines, large lakes, and rivers with mature trees or cliffs for nesting. Requires large undisturbed areas.
Distribución geográfica
Northern Europe and Asia from Greenland and Scandinavia to Japan. Reintroduced to Scotland and Ireland.
Diet & Feeding
Fish, waterfowl, and carrion. Often pirates food from other birds. Takes fish from the water surface like the bald eagle.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 34-46 days. Fledging: 70-90 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Sonido
Canto
High-pitched, yelping 'klee-klee' and deep barking 'ra-ra-ra'. Less vocal than Bald Eagle but similar chattering quality. Gives gull-like wailing near nest in breeding season.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Accipitriformes (Águilas y Gavilanes) |
| Familia | Accipitridae (Águilas, Gavilanes y Milanos) |
| Genus | Haliaeetus |
| Especies | Haliaeetus albicilla |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب أبيض الذنب |
| Chinese | 白尾海雕 |
| French | Pygargue à queue blanche |
| German | Seeadler |
| Indonesian | Elang ekor putih |
| Japanese | オジロワシ |
| Korean | 흰꼬리수리 |
| Portuguese | Águia-rabalva |
| Russian | орлан-белохвост |
| Spanish | pigargo europeo |
| Thai | อินทรีหางขาว |
| Turkish | Bayağı deniz kartalı |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng đuôi trắng |
Distribution
pigargo europeo has been recorded in 7 countries.
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