Bird · GBIF taxon 2480455
White-bellied Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus leucogasterAlso known as White-breasted Sea Eagle
A broad-winged coastal raptor, the White-bellied Sea Eagle has a white head and underparts contrasting with slate-gray wings. Adults often soar over shorelines or watch the water from a prominent perch.
Coastal RaptorFish HunterBroad Wings
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Fish
- Waterbirds
- Sea snakes
Predators
- Larger raptors
ThreatsNest disturbance, shoreline development, entanglement, and pollutants
HabitatsCoasts, estuaries, islands, large rivers, and reservoirs
Life spanOften 20 years or more
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAccipitridae
- SpeciesHaliaeetus leucogaster
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Stay well outside nest areas and never offer food.
Responsible observation
- Silhouette: Look for broad wings and a short wedge-shaped tail.
- Perches: Scan tall shoreline trees before searching open sky.
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