White-Bellied Sea Eagle photo 1

White-Bellied Sea Eagle

Haliaeetus leucogaster

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White-Bellied Sea Eagle photo 2
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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