About the White-tailed Eagle
The white-tailed eagle, sometimes known as the "sea eagle", is a large bird of prey, widely distributed across temperate Eurasia. Like other eagles, it is a member of the family Accipitridae which also includes other diurnal raptors such as hawks, kites, and harriers. One of up to eleven members in the genus Haliaeetus, which are commonly called sea eagles, it is also referred to as the white-tailed sea-eagle. Sometimes, it is known as the ern or erne, gray sea eagle and Eurasian sea eagle.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Haliaeetus albicilla |
| Species Codes | whteag, WTEA, WTSE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Eagle belong to?
The White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Eagle?
The white-tailed eagle, sometimes known as the \"sea eagle\", is a large bird of prey, widely distributed across temperate Eurasia. Like other eagles, it is a member of the family Accipitridae which also includes other diurnal raptors such as hawks, kites, and harriers. One of up to eleven members in ...
Where can I report a White-tailed Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whteag, or on iNaturalist.
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