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The white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), sometimes known as the 'sea eagle', [4] is a large bird of prey, widely distributed across temperate Eurasia.Like all eagles, it is a member of the family Accipitridae (or accipitrids) which also includes other diurnal raptors such as hawks, kites, and harriers.
The camera is hidden in a stick three metres away from the nest to avoid disturbing the birds
At up to 6.9 kg (15 lb 3 oz), the white-tailed eagle is the largest eagle in Europe. Bald eagles can weigh up to 6.3 kg (13 lb 14 oz), making them the largest eagle native to North America. There are exceptional records of even heavier individuals in both the white-tailed and bald eagles, although not surpassing the largest Steller's sea eagles.
In Britain before 1678, eagle referred specifically to the golden eagle, with the other native species, the white-tailed eagle, being known as erne. The modern name "golden eagle" for aquila chrysaetos was introduced by the naturalist John Ray. [33]
Exmoor is the ideal environment for the white-tailed eagle, say conservationists [Exmoor National Park] White-tailed eagles are the largest bird of prey in the UK, with a wing span of 8.2ft (2.5m)
"In the picture, a white-tailed eagle is ruffling its feathers," Linnanmäki wrote. Nikon Young Photographer category winner: "Awkward Smiley Frog" by Kingston Tam "Awkward Smiley Frog."
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — Another season of life will soon begin for a set of feathered parents after a female bald eagle laid an egg on the popular Southwest Florida Eagle Cam.
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