About White- Bellied Sea Eagle (Click-Readmore)
 White- Bellied Sea Eagle
Scientific name: Haliaeetus leucogaster
Higher classification: Sea eagle
Family: Accipitridae
Phylum: Chordata
Genus: Haliaeetus
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing)
Mass: 2.8 kg
Identification
The White-bellied Sea-Eagle has white on the head, rump and underparts and dark grey on the back and wings. The large, hooked bill is grey with a darker tip, and the eye is dark brown. As in other raptors (birds of prey), Males (2.5 kg - 3.7 kg) are slightly smaller than females (2.8 kg - 4.2 kg).The wingspan is about 1.8 m - 2 m. Young Sea-Eagles are brown as juveniles than slowly become to resemble adults in a patchwork manner, acquiring the complete adult plumage by their fourth year.
Habitat
White-bellied Sea-Eagles are normally seen perched high in a tree, or soaring over waterways and adjacent land. Birds form permanent pairs that inhabit territories throughout the year.
Distribution
White-bellied Sea-Eagles are a common sight in coastal and near coastal areas of Australia. In addition to Australia, the species is found in New Guinea, Indonesia, China, South-East Asia and India.
Feeding and diet
The White-bellied Sea-Eagle feeds mainly off aquatic animals, such as fish, turtles and sea snakes, but it takes birds and mammals as well. It is a skilled hunter, and will attack prey up to the size of a swan. Sea-Eagles also feed on carrion (dead prey) such as sheep and fish along the waterline.
Communication
Distinctive loud "goose-like" honking call, which is heard particularly during the breeding season.
Breeding behaviours
White-bellied Sea-Eagles build a large stick nest, which is used for many seasons in succession. The nest can be located in a tree up to 30m above the ground, but may also be placed on the ground or on rocks, where there are no suitable trees. At the start of the breeding season, the nest is lined with fresh green leaves and twigs. The female carries out most of the incubation of the white eggs, but the male performs this duty from time to time. Breeding season from May to October | 
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