Pallas’s Fish-Eagle

Haliaeetus Leucoryphus

Order:

Accipitriformes

Family:

Accipitridae

Size:

72-84 cm

Weight:

M 2000-3300 g, F 2100-3700 g

Taxonomy:

Monotypic Aquila leucorypha (Pallas, 1771)

Short Description:

Pallas's Fish-Eagle is a large raptor with striking plumage. It features a distinctive white head and neck, contrasting sharply with its dark brown body and wings. Its powerful yellow beak is hooked and designed for tearing flesh, and its legs and talons are strong and adapted for capturing prey. Adult birds also display a prominent white tail.

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Pallas’s Fish-Eagle primarily inhabits the northern regions, including the foothills and mountains of the Himalayas, as well as near freshwater bodies such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. It can also be found in neighboring countries such as India, Nepal, and Bhutan, where it occupies similar habitats.

Pallas’s Fish-Eagle is a specialist fish-eater. It hunts by soaring high above water bodies, scanning the surface for prey. Once a target is spotted, it swoops down with incredible speed and accuracy, using its powerful talons to snatch fish from the water’s surface. It may also scavenge carrion or prey on other small animals such as waterfowl or rodents when fish are scarce.