White-tailed eagles live most of the year near large bodies of open water, including coastal saltwater areas and inland freshwater lakes, wetlands, bogs and rivers.

The White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is a large Eurasian sea eagle found around coasts, large lakes, and river systems. It is a powerful raptor that mainly takes fish and waterbirds and scavenges carrion.

Massive raptor with rather long, heavy bill; broad, plank-like wings; and relatively short, graduated tail. Looks like a flying barn door and soars with wings rather level (not slightly raised like Golden Eagle). Plumage dark overall. Adult has paler brown head and body, white tail, yellowish bill.

Basic facts about White-Tailed Eagle: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

As their name suggests, these birds have a short but distinctive wedge-shaped white tail. The rest of their plumage is chocolate brown, although the head and neck are paler. Females are significantly larger than males but otherwise difficult to distinguish.

The white tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), also called the white tailed sea eagle, is the largest eagle in Europe and one of the biggest birds of prey on Earth, with a wingspan that can pass 2.4 meters. Its broad, rectangular wings have earned it the nickname of flying barn door.

The White-tailed Eagle is the largest eagle in Europe and one of the largest raptors in the world. It is a massive brown bird of prey with broad, plank-like wings and a short, wedge-shaped white tail.

The white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is one of the largest birds of prey in the world and the largest eagle found in Europe. Often called the sea eagle, this magnificent raptor is known for its enormous wingspan, powerful build, and distinctive white tail.

Listen to example recordings of the main vocalisations of White-tailed Eagle, provided by xeno-canto contributors.

The White-tailed Eagle is the largest UK bird of prey. It has brown body plumage with a conspicuously pale head and neck, which can be almost white in older birds, and the tail feathers of adults are white.