Steller's Sea Eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus
Description
The Steller's Sea Eagle is the largest eagle in the world. It's immense adult size is detailed with black plumage, white shoulders and wedge-shaped tail. An orange/yellow, very deep and arched bill that is its distinguishing feature. Immature eagles are not as brightly colored except for the yellow bills which they have all their lives. An adult can have up to 8 foot wing span and weigh 20 pounds.
Tags
Share
Copied!
Range
The Steller's sea eagles range is the coastal regions of northwestern China and Siberia, along Kamchalia peninsula and the Japanese islands.
Habitat
The habitat of Steller's Sea Eagle is along coastal and forested river valleys where fish are plentiful.
Gestation
Roughly a 40 day egg incubation period and then 70 days to chick fledgling.
Litter
Clutch size: 1 to 3 eggs
Behavior
The Steller's sea eagle's feeding behavior is to perch 5 to 30 meters above the water and then swoop down in a dive. They can also circle 6 to 7 meters above the water and dive. They can also stand in the water, on the bank or an ice floe to catch prey as well. They make deep barking cries in communication with others.
Reproduction
Sexual maturity of Steller's sea eagles is at about 4 to 5 years. The laying of their eggs occurs generally in the second half of April and early May, depending largely on climatic conditions. Nest are built in trees 140 feet or higher and typically have a diameter of 98 inches. Courtship usually happens between February and March.
Diet (Wild)
Principally fish, but will take ducks and some small mammals.
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Primary Threats
Human Wildlife Coexistence, Climate Change
Images
