Steller’s Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus

Never far from water, the Steller’s sea eagle displays impressive fishing skills. Taking advantage of warm updrafts of air, the eagle glides above the water, looking out for fish. Its favorite prey, the salmon, has an extremely tough skin for which the eagle is equipped with a specialized hatchet-like beak.

Fact File

Pronunciation: EE-gul

Wingspan: 7.5 to 8 ft

Length: 3.5 to 4 ft.

Weight: Male – 11 to 13 lbs
Female - 15 to 20 lbs.

Habitat: Forests and rocky shores along the coast or near large rivers and lakes

Prey: Primarily salmon, some carrion, mollusks, crabs, small mammals and birds

Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable)