White-tailed eagle numbers reach new high in Austria
vienna.at · 10 September 2026
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WWF reports 123 white-tailed eagle pairs now live in Austria.
This number matches the population present when the birds first returned to the country around 25 years ago. Of those 123 pairs, 82 have already begun nesting this year. The WWF calls this increase a major success for conservation efforts. However, the organization notes that white-tailed eagles still face threats from being shot or poisoned. Because of these ongoing dangers, WWF is requesting expanded protections for the species.
The Waldviertel region in Lower Austria is a common habitat for white-tailed eagles.
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