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White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Raptors

Icthyophaga leucogaster

Also known as: White-bellied Sea Eagle

Basic stats

Diet

Fish, sea snakes, waterbirds

Habitat

Coasts, large rivers, estuaries

Range

South and Southeast Asia to Australia

Clutch size

2 eggs

Incubation period

About 35–44 days

Size

Large (66–86cm)

Wingspan

~178–218cm

Weight

1.8–2.9kg

A large, striking eagle with white head, breast and tail contrasting against grey wings, found along coasts, large rivers and estuaries throughout Sabah.

Hunts fish, sea snakes and waterbirds, often seen soaring high on thermals above rivers such as the Kinabatangan, or perched prominently in a tall waterside tree.

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