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White-tailed Eagle
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Haliaeetus albicilla
Ireland's biggest eagle, with wings up to 2.4 metres wide. Once gone from Ireland, eagles have been brought back since 2007.
Size
Large · 90 cm
Latin name
Haliaeetus albicilla
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Killarney National Park (Kerry)
- Lough Derg
- West coast lakes & cliffs