Steller's Sea-eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus
The Steller’s Sea-eagle, Haliaeetus pelagicus, is on average, the largest member of the Hawk family, although individual Harpy Eagle and Phillipine Eagle may be larger. It breeds on the coast of northern Pacific Asia and winters to South Korea and Japan.
Like other members of its genus, the Bald Eagle and African Fish Eagle, it feeds primarily on fish.
Birdlife International classifies it as Vulnerable due to a small and declining population.
Steller's Sea-eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus
These images were taken of birds in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo.
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sorry, but this is really the biggest of all eagles….many scientist get it wrong claiming that phillipine and harpy eagles r bigger….for example, they used the yardstick of “tallest” as the biggest for the phillipine eagle, but they never mention that most of the length came frum the leg
Comment by bob — October 12, 2009 @ 8:14 am
Thanks Bob
That’s an excellent point, I think you’re right.
Thanks for the comment.
Comment by Harold — October 12, 2009 @ 8:44 am