Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks
Steller’s Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
VUVulnerable
- Family
- Kites, Old World Vultures, Eagles, and Hawks (Accipitridae)
- Order
- Accipitriformes
Overview
Steller's sea eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus), also known as the Pacific sea eagle or white-shouldered eagle, is a very large diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It was described first by Peter Simon Pallas in 1811. No subspecies are recognized. A sturdy eagle, it has dark brown plumage with white wings and tail, a yellow beak, and yellow talons.
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Range and habitat
Breeds coastal eastern Siberia; winters to China, Korea, and Japan including Ryukyu Islands (southern Japan).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Steller's sea eagle
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
