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White-bellied Sea Eagle

Haliaeetus leucogaster

Also 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
White-bellied Sea Eagle reference
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyFish, 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
Classification
  1. FamilyAccipitridae
  2. SpeciesHaliaeetus leucogaster
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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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