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Birds Of The World: Steller’s Sea-Eagle

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The Steller’s Sea-Eagle(Haliaeetus pelagicus), also known as Pacific Sea-Eagle or White-Shouldered Eagle is a bird of prey classified in the avian order Accipitriformes and family Accipitridae.

Physical Characteristics

An adult Steller’s Sea-Eagle’s plumage is mostly blackish-brown, however the “shoulders” are  white. The edges of the wings and thighs are white as well. There is a white patch on the forehead, and the eyering, cere, and legs are orange-yellow. The iris is yellow. The average measurements of a Steller’s Sea-Eagle are: 95 centimeters long(3’1”),  6.8 kilograms(15 pounds) in weight, and a wingspan of 2.3 meters(7’7”) on average.

GenusHaliaeetus 
SpeciesH. pelagicus
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Mammals Of The World: Hippopotamus

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The Hippopotamus(Hippopotamus amphibius), often shortened to Hippo (pl.: Hippos), is a large semiaquatic mammal that lives in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Hippopotamus is also known as the Common Hippopotamus, Nile Hippopotamus, or River Hippopotamus. The Hippopotamus is classified in the mammalian order Artiodactyla and family Hippopotamidae. 


Physical Characteristics

A Hippo’s body is typically brownish-pink. A Hippo’s eyes, ears, and nostrils are located high on the crown of their skulls; this is advantageous because these organs remain above the surface while the rest of the body is under water. Hippos have webbed toes. The average length of a Hippopotamus is … Continue