Animals
Class: Bird
Biome:
Conservation Status: Endangered
About this animal
This large eagle breeds in northern Europe and northern Asia. The largest population in Europe is found along the coast of Norway. Their preferred habitat is rocky coasts, but they may also inhabit areas such as remote lakes and marshes, further inland. The white-tailed sea eagle is the largest bird of prey in Europe and the fourth largest in the world. It has a 2.5m wingspan and can weigh up 5.5kg. The females are larger than males. Sea eagles are scavengers and feed on carrion, although they will also hunt seabirds, fish that swim near the surface of the water, and medium-sized mammals. They construct large nests of branches and twigs in trees or along cliffs. The female lays an average of two eggs, which she incubates for about six weeks. The young fledge the nest after 10 weeks. White Tailed Sea eagles are slow to breed but can live up to 50-60 years.
Did you know?
During the breeding season while they are rearing young, they require 500-600g of food per day. This drops to 200-300g per day during the winter months when the birds are less active
