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Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 66 - 70 cm
- Weight
- 2 - 3.7 kg
- Diet
- Fish (mullet, herring), Crustaceans (crabs, prawns), Small mammals (rodents, rabbits), Carrion
Habitat
Coastal areasBeachesEstuariesMangrove swamps
Behavior
- Perches on trees or power poles, scanning for prey
- Dives into water to catch fish and other aquatic prey
- Engages in social behavior, often found in pairs or small family groups
- Breeds in trees or on cliff faces, with females laying 2-4 eggs
- Both parents care for young, which leave the nest after approximately 60-70 days