![]() This species is a large, broad-winged hawk of the open grasslands and is endemic to the interior parts of North America. Females are bulkier and larger, at 20 to 25 1⁄2 in long, 49 to 63 in wingspan, and of 2 lb 9 1⁄2 oz to 4 lb 10 oz weight, with average weights of 3 lb 8 oz or 3 lb 13 3⁄4 oz. Males are 19 to 24 inches long, weigh 1 pound 12 oz to 2 pounds 15 1⁄2 oz, with average weights reported as 2 lb 8 oz or 2 lb 9 1⁄2 oz and have a wingspan from 43 to 51 in. ![]() Typical prey includes the ptarmigan and waterfowl, which it may take in-flight it also takes fish and mammals. It breeds on Arctic coasts and tundra, and the islands of northern North America and the Eurosiberian region. Such as Rabbits and rodents and occasionally other birds. They are often found near varied woodland edge and shrubby areas both with openings and/or wetlands in order to hunt a majority of their prey. The Eurasian eagle-owl is found in many habitats but is mostly a bird of mountainous regions or other rocky areas. With a wingspan of up to 6ft 2in they can also weigh upwards of 6lbs. Feeding on a diet of mainly fish (hence the name) they prefer the likes of Salmon or Trout. ![]() Weighing in at around 11 – 20lbs, depending on sex, they can also have a wingspan of 7 – 8ft! Preferring to breed around Russia they nest on Rocky outcroppings or the tops of tall trees. The largest species of eagle is the Steller’s Sea Eagle. Ever wondered what the largest birds of prey are? From Eagles to Falcons, we have listed out some of the largest Birds of prey out there.
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