Pygargue à queue blanche
Haliaeetus albicilla
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The white-tailed eagle is Europe's largest eagle and the fourth-largest eagle in the world. Once extinct in Britain, it has been successfully reintroduced to Scotland and Ireland through conservation programs. These powerful raptors can live over 25 years and form lifelong pair bonds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 84,0 cm | 33.1 in |
| Envergure | 225,0 cm | 88.6 in |
| Poids | 5200,0 g | 183.42 oz |
Identification
Plumage
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.
Bec
Very large, heavy, pale yellow bill
Habitat & Range
Coastlines, large lakes, and rivers with mature trees or cliffs for nesting. Requires large undisturbed areas.
Répartition géographique
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.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 34-46 days. Fledging: 70-90 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Son
Chant
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.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Famille | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Haliaeetus |
| Espèces | 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
Pygargue à queue blanche has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family