Haliaeetus leucogaster
(White-bellied sea eagle)
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FAMILY |
Accipitridae |
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Species |
Haliaeetus leucogaster |
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Common name |
White-bellied sea eagle |
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Main colour(s) |
White and grey |
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Distinctive feature |
When gliding the wings are upswept. Deep voice. Body 75-85 cm |
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Campus |
Cairns, Townsville |
Description
This large bird is rarely seen as it prefers to be near large areas of water, the male smaller than female. Body grey darkening towards the tail, which may be tipped with white, head and underparts are white to grey-white. Legs and feet yellowish-white, eyes brown, bill grey.
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