The cousin of the bald eagle is the ern, which is a three-letter word. The ern is a large bird of prey that is native to Eurasia and Africa. It is also known as the lesser spotted eagle or the lesser fish eagle. It has a wingspan of up to 6.5 feet and can weigh up to 4.4 pounds. It feeds mainly on fish, but will also take small mammals, reptiles, and insects. It is a threatened species due to habitat loss and illegal hunting.