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| White-bellied Sea Eagle
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| Haliaeetus leucogaster Gmelin, 1788 |
It is resident from India through southeast Asia to Australia on coasts and major waterways. This large eagle is very distinctive. The adult has white head, breast underwing coverts and tail. The upperparts are grey and the black underwing flight feathers contrast with the white coverts. The tail is short and wedge-shaped as with its relatives, the Bald EagleThe Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus is a raptor that is indigenous to North America, and is the national symbol of the United States of America. The species was on the brink of extinction late in the 20th century but has largely recovered and now has and White-tailed EagleWhite-tailed Eagle : Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Falconiformes : Accipitridae Haliaeetus albicilla Binomial name Haliaeetus albicilla ( Linnaeus, 1758) The White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla is a very large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae wh.
The juvenile is buff where the adult is white, and takes several years to reach adult plumage. This eagle flies with wings held in a shallow V.
As with other Haliaeetus sea eagles, the food is largely fish, but it will take other prey, including sea snakeSea snakes of several different species belong to a group related to the cobras but aquatic rather than land dwelling. They are only moderately large. The body is compressed as an adaptation for swimming and the snakes are so thoroughly aquatic that theys, and carrion. On carrion, it may be accompanied by Black KiteBlack Kite : Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Falconiformes : Accipitridae Milvus migrans Binomial name Milvus migrans Boddaert, 1783) The Black Kite Milvus migrans is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurns and Brahminy KiteBrahminy Kite : Animalia : Chordata : Aves : Falconiformes : Accipitridae Haliastur indus Binomial name ''Haliastur indus Boddaert, 1783 The Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many os.
It nests, usually close to other White-bellied Sea Eagles, in large nests in trees or on coastal cliffs. Normally two eggs are laid.