Steller's Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus pelagicus
In Virginia
Legal in Virginia
Advanced
Large
General Notes
Legal for falconry in multiple states.
Legal Status in Virginia
Permit Requirements
Virginia Falconry Permit + Additional Documentation
Minimum Experience Level
Master
State-Specific Notes
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Requires additional documentation per federal regulations. Not native to US - captive-bred or legally transferred only. Federally legal per 50 CFR 21.82. Master: counts toward raptor possession limits.
Allowed Experience Levels
Master