Águila cabeza blanca

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Not Evaluated ↑

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

28 years

Length

90 cm

Weight

5.0 kg

Population

316.7K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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About

El ave nacional de los Estados Unidos y símbolo del éxito conservacionista americano, el águila cabeza blanca tiene una envergadura de hasta 2,4 metros y habita bosques y humedales próximos a aguas abiertas en toda Norteamérica. Casi extinta en la década de 1960 por el envenenamiento con DDT y la caza, se recuperó de forma notable gracias a las prohibiciones de pesticidas y la Ley de Especies en Peligro.

Fun Facts

✨ Bald eagle nests can weigh up to 1 ton.
✨ They can see fish from over a mile away.
✨ They mate for life.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest 🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Ecuador).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Águila cabeza blanca is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Haliaeetus (Sea Eagles)

Species

Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Águila cabeza blanca)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハクトウワシ

Chinese 白头海雕

Spanish Águila cabeza blanca

French Pygargue à tête blanche

German Weißkopf-Seeadler

Portuguese pigargo-americano

Russian Белоголовый орлан

Similar Species in Haliaeetus

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Pigargo de las Salomón

Haliaeetus leucoryphus

Haliaeetus vociferoides

Critically Endangered

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Pigargo oriental

Haliaeetus leucogaster

Haliaeetus ichthyaetus

Not Evaluated

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Marine Coastal/Supratidal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Águila cabeza blanca?

The scientific name of Águila cabeza blanca is Haliaeetus leucocephalus. It belongs to the genus Haliaeetus.

Where does Águila cabeza blanca live?

Águila cabeza blanca is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Águila cabeza blanca belong to?

Águila cabeza blanca (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) belongs to the genus Haliaeetus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What does Águila cabeza blanca eat?

Águila cabeza blanca is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Águila cabeza blanca live?

Águila cabeza blanca has an average lifespan of approximately 28 years in the wild.

How many Águila cabeza blanca are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Águila cabeza blanca (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is approximately 316,700 individuals.

What kingdom does Águila cabeza blanca belong to?

Águila cabeza blanca (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Águila cabeza blanca?

The closest relatives of Águila cabeza blanca in the genus Haliaeetus include Pigargo de las Salomón, Pigargo de Pallas, Pigargo europeo, Pigargo gigante, Pigargo malgache.