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White-bellied Sea-Eagle
Photo: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey
BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
WHITE-BELLIED SEA-EAGLE:
Haliaeetus leucogaster
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A large white bird of prey with
grey wings.
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In flight its body and leading half of the wing are white, while the
trailing edge of the wings are black, with a short, rounded fanned tail.
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The female is usually larger
than the male
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It is
often seen above coastal rainforest.
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Feeds on small mammals, fish,
turtles, snakes and crustaceans
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Like the Wedge Tailed Eagle,
this bird builds very large nests (up to two metres) of sticks, bark and
leaves; high up in trees.
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Has a cackling call.
Photo: Courtesy of Damon Ramsey
BSc.(Zool) Biologist Guide
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