The 10 Strongest Birds on Earth and How Much They Can Lift

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Harpy Eagle - Up to 15 kg (33 lbs)

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Golden Eagle - Up to 8 kg (18 lbs)

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Bald Eagle - Up to 6 kg (13 lbs)

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Steller's Sea Eagle - Up to 5 kg (11 lbs)

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White-tailed Eagle - Up to 4 kg (8.8 lbs)

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Wedge-tailed Eagle - Up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs)

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Verreaux's Eagle - Up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs)

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Martial Eagle - Up to 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)

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Bonelli's Eagle - Up to 1 kg (2.2 lbs)

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African Fish Eagle - Up to 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)

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