The white-tailed eagle in midair shows brilliantly against the bright blue background. The skies were cloudless on this sunny warm day. Other names this bird is known by are Sea Eagle, Erne, and White-tailed Sea Eagle. As you can see in the photograph, their coloring is greyish-brown, and they possess white highlights and a whitetail. The wings are half spread.
The diet of these eagles depends on their location and the environment they are living in. They are opportunistic hunters, stealing food from other birds and otters. Indeed, they are also searching for food in garbage and feeding on the carrion of kills made by other wildlife. However, they are excellent fishers. They snatch up fish from the surface of the water with their impressive claws. Another tactic these eagles use is to attack colonies of smaller birds, forcing them to abandon their young and eggs. Therefore, allowing the white-tailed eagle to swoop in and eat them.
Astonishingly, they can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h. On average, it also has the largest wingspan out of any other eagle. They also do not have any natural predators. Which means they are an apex predator.
This eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla, is of the least concern on the IUCN red list.
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Thomas –
One of the best eagle images I have seen. Superb 👍
Anette Mossbacher –
Thanks so much, Thomas. In the middle of the air, ready to attack. Thanks so much.