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Bald Eagle ‒ Animation

by STEAM3D

Description

There are eight recognized eagle species within the genus Haliaeetus. Three of these — the bald eagle, white-tailed eagle, and Steller's sea eagle — inhabit the Northern Hemisphere, while the remaining species are distributed across warmer regions of the Southern Hemisphere. The northern species are characterized by strong, yellow beaks and legs of the same color, and they are among the largest eagle species in the world. All Haliaeetus eagles are commonly referred to as "large piscivorous eagles," as their primary diet consists of fish, although they also scavenge on carrion. They often consume carrion alongside other species, such as corvids and herons. During winter, these eagles are frequently found near large bodies of water, including natural and artificial lakes, often gathering in groups of dozens or even hundreds. Eagles of the genus Haliaeetus are not very close relatives of the „true eagles“ (genus Aquila – Golden Eagle, Imperial Eagle, both of Spotted Eagles etc.). Most of the studies showed that they are more related to the kites, others also link them with buzzards.