Fish eagles perch on trees beside lakes and rivers and swoop to snatch fish. Pairs call in duet with their heads thrown back.
Raptors
African Fish Eagle
Haliaeetus vocifer
A white-headed eagle whose ringing call is the sound of the African waterway.
Size
Wingspan up to 2.4 m
Lifespan
12-24 years
Diet
Fish and waterbirds.
Habitat
Lakes, rivers and coasts.
About the african fish eagle
Did you know?
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Its call is a symbol of Africa.
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Pairs often stay together for life.
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It can carry fish up to about 2 kg.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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