白头海雕 (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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白头海雕是美国国鸟，也是美国生态保护史上的成功案例，曾因滴滴涕（DDT）的广泛使用而濒临灭绝，经保护措施的实施后种群数量已显著恢复。该物种在IUCN红色名录中被评估为无危（LC），以白色头颈和尾羽与深棕色体羽形成的鲜明对比为主要识别特征。它们主要以鱼类为食，也会捕食哺乳动物和腐肉。

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

白头海雕 is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (鷹形目)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Haliaeetus (Sea Eagles)

Species

Haliaeetus leucocephalus (白头海雕)

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

Haliaeetus ichthyaetus

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玉带海雕

Haliaeetus leucoryphus

Haliaeetus leucogaster

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 白头海雕?

The scientific name of 白头海雕 is Haliaeetus leucocephalus. It belongs to the genus Haliaeetus.

Where does 白头海雕 live?

白头海雕 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 白头海雕 belong to?

白头海雕 (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) belongs to the genus Haliaeetus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What does 白头海雕 eat?

白头海雕 is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does 白头海雕 live?

白头海雕 has an average lifespan of approximately 28 years in the wild.

How many 白头海雕 are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of 白头海雕 (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is approximately 316,700 individuals.

What kingdom does 白头海雕 belong to?

白头海雕 (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 白头海雕?

The closest relatives of 白头海雕 in the genus Haliaeetus include 吼海雕, 小漁鵰, 所罗门海雕, 灰头鱼雕, 玉带海雕.