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Key Information

Sea Eagles

Species 10 species
Diet Carnivore
Length 28 inches to 3 ft 3 inches
Wingspan 5 ft 5 inches to 8 ft 2 inches
Weight 2.4 to 21 lb
Life Span 40 years or more in captivity
Conservation Status Varies, many endangered
Classification Aves > Accipitridae > Haliaeetinae
Habitat Around lakes or coastline

Learning Point

  • Sea eagles are among the largest and most impressive of eagles. Many are designed to be able to hunt fish or other sea creatures successfully, found in many parts of the world along lakes or coastlines. They are often under threat, especially because of climate change.

Project

  • Draw a picture of your favourite sea eagle
  • Overview
  • Eggs
White-bellied Sea Eagle
By JJ HarrisonOwn work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
Eggs of a Pallas's Fish Eagle
By Roger CulosOwn work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link

Location

Places Europe and Asia (White-bellied Sea Eagle)

Fun Facts

  • Sea eagles can also be called fish eagles.
  • Most nest high in trees or on a cliff.
  • The bald eagle is the largest eagle in North America, and the white-tailed eagle is the largest in Europe.
  • They are more like kites or buzzards than the other eagles.

Past Lessons

4 October 6, 2021 (North America)
129 June 5, 2024 (North America)
No Past Lessons

Upcoming Lessons

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