pigargo-americano

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

A ave nacional dos Estados Unidos e símbolo do sucesso conservacionista americano, a águia-careca tem uma envergadura de até 2,4 metros e habita florestas e zonas húmidas próximas de águas abertas em toda a América do Norte. Quase extinta na década de 1960 devido ao envenenamento por DDT e à caça, recuperou de forma notável após as proibições de pesticidas e a Lei das Espécies em Perigo.

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

pigargo-americano 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 (pigargo-americano)

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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águia-marinha-de-barriga-branca

Haliaeetus leucogaster

Least Concern

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águia-marinha-de-barriga-castanha

Haliaeetus sanfordi

Vulnerable

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águia-marinha-gigante

Haliaeetus pelagicus

Not Evaluated

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águia-pesqueira-de-cabeça-cinzenta

Haliaeetus ichthyaetus

Not Evaluated

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águia-pesqueira-de-rabo-branco

Haliaeetus vociferoides

Critically Endangered

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águia-pesqueira-pequena

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Marine Coastal/Supratidal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pigargo-americano?

The scientific name of pigargo-americano is Haliaeetus leucocephalus. It belongs to the genus Haliaeetus.

Where does pigargo-americano live?

pigargo-americano 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 pigargo-americano belong to?

pigargo-americano (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) belongs to the genus Haliaeetus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What does pigargo-americano eat?

pigargo-americano is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does pigargo-americano live?

pigargo-americano has an average lifespan of approximately 28 years in the wild.

How many pigargo-americano are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of pigargo-americano (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is approximately 316,700 individuals.

What kingdom does pigargo-americano belong to?

pigargo-americano (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of pigargo-americano?

The closest relatives of pigargo-americano in the genus Haliaeetus include águia-marinha-de-barriga-branca, águia-marinha-de-barriga-castanha, águia-marinha-gigante, águia-pesqueira-de-cabeça-cinzenta, águia-pesqueira-de-rabo-branco.