ハクトウワシ (American Bald Eagle)

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

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Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

28 years

Length

90 cm

Weight

5.0 kg

Population

316.7K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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アメリカの国鳥であり保全の成功を象徴するハクトウワシは翼開長が最大2.4 mに達し、北米全域の水辺近くの森林や湿地に生息する。強力な空中捕食者兼腐肉食者で魚を主食とするが、水鳥や腐肉も捕食する。DDT汚染と狩猟によって1960年代にほぼ絶滅に瀕したが、農薬の使用禁止と絶滅危惧種法の施行により劇的に回復した。

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

ハクトウワシ is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (タカ目)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Haliaeetus (Sea Eagles)

Species

Haliaeetus leucocephalus (ハクトウワシ)

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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ウオクイワシ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ハクトウワシ?

The scientific name of ハクトウワシ is Haliaeetus leucocephalus. It belongs to the genus Haliaeetus.

Where does ハクトウワシ live?

ハクトウワシ 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 ハクトウワシ belong to?

ハクトウワシ (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) belongs to the genus Haliaeetus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What does ハクトウワシ eat?

ハクトウワシ is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does ハクトウワシ live?

ハクトウワシ has an average lifespan of approximately 28 years in the wild.

How many ハクトウワシ are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of ハクトウワシ (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is approximately 316,700 individuals.

What kingdom does ハクトウワシ belong to?

ハクトウワシ (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ハクトウワシ?

The closest relatives of ハクトウワシ in the genus Haliaeetus include ウオクイワシ, オオワシ, オジロワシ, キガシラウミワシ, コウオクイワシ.