Steller's Sea Eagle

Steller’s sea eagles are immense, heavily built raptors distinguished by dark plumage, white shoulders and tail, and a massive yellow bill. They breed along coasts and large rivers in far-eastern Russia, nesting in mature trees or on rocky outcrops. Many move south during winter to the Kuril Islands, Japan, Korea and eastern China, where rivers, coastlines and drifting sea ice offer feeding opportunities. (Animal Diversity Web)

Salmon are their principal prey and may be captured alive or scavenged after spawning. These eagles also consume other fish, waterbirds, small mammals, crabs, mussels and carrion. They hunt from perches, circle above water or wade into shallows, and may steal food from other birds. Breeding pairs maintain several large stick nests and normally raise young from a clutch of one to three eggs. (Animal Diversity Web)