This genus represents the piscivorous (fish-eating) eagles, with unfeathered lower legs and rough-soled feet for gripping slippery prey. The most famous member is the ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ), but the genus includes:
represents the archetypal "true" or "booted" eagles. These birds are found across nearly every continent and are known for their feathered legs (reaching all the way to the toes). eagle genus
Eagles face common threats: habitat loss, electrocution on power lines, persecution by livestock farmers, and lead poisoning (from ingesting bullet fragments in carrion). As of the latest IUCN Red List: electrocution on power lines