White-tailed eagle

White-tailed eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla, Linnaeus, 1758

The white-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey nesting in Poland. In recent years, its population in this country has significantly increased, yet it is still rare. In Europe, the only bigger birds are vultures. The white-tailed eagle nests close to larger lakes and rivers, as well as on coasts. Adult specimens can be recognized even from a distance thanks to the white tail, which contrasts strongly with the rest of the body. It builds a huge nest, similar in size to that of a stork.
Distribution: Northeast Europe, Eastern Greenland, Eastern Asia, areas north of the Himalayas

male / female
body length: 75–90 cm
wingspan: 200–250 cm
body mass: 3,1–5,4 kg / 4,1–6,9 kg