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Icthyophaga leucogaster
Also known as: White-bellied Sea Eagle
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.