This is one of the two Steller’s Sea Eagles at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, PA. Stellar’s Sea Eagles are the largest Eagles in the world and are native to coastal areas around the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia, south to the island of Hokkaido, Japan. They are in near-threatened status in the wild with their population steadily declining due to habitat degradation, pollution, poisoning by lead shot, and over-fishing. It is estimated that there are only around 5,000 Steller’s Sea Eagles left in the wild.
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Shot through glass unfortunately. The Eagles are outside while the visitors are inside and the glass can be a challenge at times.
