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Steller's Sea-Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Haliaeetus
About
Steller's sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) is a large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae that lives in coastal northeastern Asia and mainly preys on fish and water birds. On average, it is the heaviest eagle in the world, at about 5 to 9 kg (11 to 20 lb), but may be below the harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) and Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) in some standard measurements. It is named after the German naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Steller's Sea-Eagle is Haliaeetus pelagicus.
- Steller's Sea-Eagle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Steller's Sea-Eagle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Steller's Sea-Eagle belongs to the class Aves.
- Steller's Sea-Eagle belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Steller's Sea-Eagle belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Steller's Sea-Eagle belongs to the genus Haliaeetus.