Steller's Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
In Rhode Island
Legal in Rhode Island
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General Notes
Legal for falconry in multiple states.
Legal Status in Rhode Island
Permit Requirements
RI Falconry Permit + Federal Authorization
Minimum Experience Level
Master
State-Specific Notes
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Listed as excluded but if federal requirements met per 250-RICR-60-00-7. Not native to RI - captive-bred or legally transferred only. No US wild population. Federally legal per 50 CFR 21.82. Sea eagle from eastern Russia. Master: counts toward 5 wild raptor limit.
Allowed Experience Levels
Master