White-tailed Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
Species Overview
Britain's largest bird of prey ("flying barn door"), successfully restored via reintroduction programs along Scottish sea lochs and southern English coasts. Patrolling coastal waters, large reservoirs, and estuaries, it feeds opportunistically on fish, waterbirds, and carrion. Strictly protected under Schedule 1.
Field Identification & Silhouette
Immense, broad, rectangular wings with parallel edges held flat when gliding. Features seven deeply splayed fingers, a short wedge-shaped white tail, and a heavy, forward-protruding pale yellow bill. Wingspan: 200 - 245 cm. Distinguish from Golden Eagle (Golden has longer tail, narrower wing base, and raises wings in a 'V').
Recent Observations
Exact coordinates blurred to protect breeding territoriesNo observations logged yet for this species.
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