Meet The World's Biggest Eagle

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The Steller's sea eagle is the world's biggest eagle in terms of weight with a wingspan of up to 8.2 feet.

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This large bird of prey is found in the coastal areas of northeastern Asia, including Russia, Japan, China, and Korea.

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Steller's sea eagles have a robust, deep-chested build and a powerful yellow beak and talons.

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They are primarily dark brown with distinct white patches on their wings and tail.

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They are the heaviest eagle species, with females weighing up to 20 pounds (9 kg) and males slightly less.

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Their diet primarily consists of fish, especially salmon, and they have a strong grip to hold onto slippery prey.

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Young eagles are darker and may have a mostly white tail, which develops into the adult's wedge shape over time.

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The other contenders for biggest eagle title are white-tailed eagle of Eurasia, the Philippine eagle and harpy eagle.

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