OUR ANIMALS

Steller's sea eagle

With a weight of 5 to 9 kilograms, a size of 85-105 centimeters and a wingspan of 195-245 cm, the Steller's sea eagle is a remarkably large bird. Females and males are easy to distinguish. The female is considerably larger than the male!
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Fight for the best spot

Steller's sea eagles live around the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, an area off the east coast of Russia. In the summers the birds are in the north of this area and in the winter they migrate south. They live near lakes, banks and rivers and in coastal areas. In cold winters they move around the waters in large groups. Then there is the hardest fighting for the best place.  

The Steller's sea eagle is threatened by climate change, among other things. Rising water levels make it more difficult for them to catch food. You will understand that we in Avifauna are therefore extra happy with every young that is born. The pair of Steller's sea eagles that live in our zoo have produced many offspring since 2003; almost 30!  

Steller's sea eagle

The Steller's Sea Eagle

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facts and tidbits

Facts about the steller's sea eagle

English name

Steller's sea eagle

Scientific name

Haliaetus pelagicus

living environment

Russia, China, Korea, Japan

Diet

Fish and meat

Weight

5 to 9 kilograms

Nest size

1-3 eggs

Hatching time

38-45 days

IUCN status

Vulnerable

Avifauna is committed

…to conserve vulnerable or endangered species. With our special bird collection and the expertise of our employees, we contribute to the preservation of biodiversity, both in the park and in the region.

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE STELERS SEAL CAN CATCH EVEN YOUNG SEALS AND ADULT SALMONS?

With are strong claws can the scounters bald eagle fishing lift it out of the water so big are like an adult salmon, even young seals. The squeezing force of the claws is enormous and once caught zit holds prey firmly. Others scounters sea eagles to attempt Sun caught prey sometimes to take offbecause who isn't there interested in Sun easy meal? This can lead to itvige fights, where the prey changes hands several times. In the end, the winner uses zits powerful sharp beak for the food cut into bite-sized chunks. 

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