White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Haliaeetus leucogaster

Bird Life Native IUCN: Least Concern

About

White-bellied Sea-eagles are usually found alone or in pairs. They hunt prey items on the ground and water surfaces and will eat on a feeding platform or in flight. They also feed opportunistically on carrion and steal from other birds.

Head and underparts white, back grey. Rear edge of wings dark grey, and top of wing grey. Short white tail with a small pointed end. Young birds mottled brown instead of plain white. Calls sound like the honking of geese.

Protected:This spiecies is listed as Vulnerable in Tasmania and is protected

Size

Body up to 80 cm long

Habitat

Fresh and salt water lakes, coastal areas.

Distribution

Pacific Islands. Mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)
  1. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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