African Fish Eagle - Geronticus eremita

Length 2.1-2.4 ft (63.0-73.0 cm)
Wingspan 6.0-8.0 ft (182.9-243.8 cm)
Weight M: 4.4-5.5 lb (1986-2497 g), F: 7.0-8.0 lb (3170-3630 g)
Clutch Size 2
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:AF
     

The African Fish Eagle is found in sub-Saharan Africa. Like many birds of prey, the female is larger than the male.

Adult
Picture/image of African Fish Eagle
06/20/2012 - Los Angeles Zoo, CA
06/20/2012 - Los Angeles Zoo, CA
Picture/image of African Fish Eagle
06/20/2012 - Los Angeles Zoo, CA
06/20/2012 - Los Angeles Zoo, CA
Picture/image of African Fish Eagle
06/20/2012 - Los Angeles Zoo, CA
06/20/2012 - Los Angeles Zoo, CA
Picture/image of African Fish Eagle
Photo taken by Geanie Loken
05/01/2013 - Botswana
Photo taken by Geanie Loken
05/01/2013 - Botswana
Picture/image of African Fish Eagle
Photo taken by Geanie Loken
05/02/2013 - Botswana
Photo taken by Geanie Loken
05/02/2013 - Botswana
Picture/image of African Fish Eagle
Photo taken by Geanie Loken
05/03/2013 - Botswana
Photo taken by Geanie Loken
05/03/2013 - Botswana

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