African Fish Eagle

Its closest relative appears to be the critically endangered Madagascar Fish-eagle . Like all sea-eagle species pairs, this one consists of a white-headed species and a tan-headed one. These are an ancient lineage of sea-eagles, and as such have dark talons, beaks, and eyes . Both species have at least partially white tails even as juveniles.

The African Fish Eagle is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The African Fish Eagle is a large bird, and the female, at 3.2-3.6 kg (7-8 lbs) is larger than the male, at 2-2.5 kg (4.4-5.5 lbs). Males usually have a wingspan of about 2 m (6 feet), while females have wingspans of 2.4 m (8 feet). The length is 63–75 cm (25-30 in). They are very distinctive in appearance with a mostly brown body and large, powerful, black wings. More

While the African Fish Eagle’s primary source of food is fish, which they will swoop down on (usually from a perch), they are known to prey on waterfowl, turtles, carrion and even flamingos and baby crocodiles. Click the image below to hear the fish eagle’s calling: This post was originally syndicated from - Site : Live the Magic of Africa. Feed : http://feeds.feedburner.com/livethemagicofafrica/iFGp. More

countries - Zimbabwe and Zambia – the African Fish Eagle is a bird that, with its gorgeous snow white head, once seen is never forgotten. Image Credit Flickr User SchristiaThe Eagle is found in most parts of the continent – as long as you are south of the edge of the Sahara Desert. Also known as the African Sea Eagle it is found anywhere near where there is water containing fish. It has a distinctive call which immediately identifies it, but what really stands out is its magnificent plumage. More

African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer)The African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) or – to distinguish it from the true fish eagles (Ichthyophaga), the African Sea Eagle – is a large species of eagle. It is the national bird of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Its closest relative appears to be the critically endangered Madagascar Fish-eagle (H. vociferoides). Like all sea-eagle species pairs, this one consists of a white-headed species (the African Fish Eagle) and a tan-headed one. More

Aspects of the topic African fish eagle are discussed in the following places at Britannica. Assorted References * description and characteristics (in eagle (bird)) ...New Guinea and Indonesia through Southeast Asia to India and China. A well-known African species is the African fish eagle (H. vocifer), found along lakes, rivers, and coastlines from south of the Sahara to the Cape of Good Hope. More

The African Fish Eagle is a large bird, and the female is larger than the males. Males usually have a wingspan of about 2 m (6 feet), while females have wingspans of more than 2.4 m (8 feet). They are very distinctive in appearance with a mostly brown body and large, powerful, black wings. The head, breast, and tail of African Fish Eagles are snow white and the hook-shaped beak is mostly yellow with a black tip. More

The African Fish Eagle has a very distinctive call which is one of the distinctive sounds of Kenya (once heard it is never forgotten). It is particularly common in and around some of the Rift Valley lakes. Although, as its name suggests, it feeds extensively on fish, in some areas (eg Lake Bogoria) it preys on flamingos and other water birds. It is also known to eat carrion and is classified as a kleptoparasite ie it steals prey from other birds. More

The African Fish Eagle is a fairly large eagle. It has a distinctive black, brown, and white plumage. Diet - Although, as its name suggests, it feeds extensively on fish, in some areas it preys on flamingoes and other water birds. It is also known to eat carrion and is classified as a kleptoparasite (it steals prey from other birds). Goliath Herons are known to lose a percentage of their catch to Fish Eagles. More

African Fish Eagles nest from March to September in KwaZulu-Natal building a platform of sticks in a large tree near water. The bowl is lined with grass, green leaves and reeds and usually two plain white eggs are laid. STATUS A common resident which is sometimes nomadic. More

The African fish eagle is known for its loud, distinctive call, which can be heard for miles and has earned it the name “the voice of Africa." It is said that once you’ve heard the fish eagle’s call, you never forget the sound. More

The African Fish Eagle is an eagle that is unique to Africa and its striking beauty and haunting cry are symbolic of the many waterways and wild wetlands found south of the Sahara Desert. With a mostly brown body, and a pure white head, breast, and tail, and large, powerful black wings, the fish eagle is a very distinctive bird. As is typical with birds of prey, the female is larger than the male, usually weighing eight pounds with a wingspan of eight feet. More

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