Status in UK
Approximately 26 breeding pairs
Brief description
The largest British bird of prey, the White-tailed Eagle has brown body plumage with a lighter coloured head, and in adult birds, distinctive white tail feathers. Wingspan can reach 240cm.
Length
70 - 90cm. Weight: 3.5 - 7kg.
Habitat
This eagle is a coastal species and breed on rocky coastlines, as well as large lakes.
Diet
Fish and birds