African Fish-eagle
Haliaeetus vocifer
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Least Concern
Wingspan
109.6 cm
Weight
2782.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
About
The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 109.6 cm | 43.1 in |
| Weight | 2782.0 g | 98.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 42-45 days. Fledging: 65-75 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Haliaeetus |
| Species | Haliaeetus vocifer |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | عقاب صياحة إفريقية |
| Chinese | 吼海雕 |
| French | Pygargue vocifer |
| German | Schreiseeadler |
| Indonesian | Elang ikan Afrika |
| Japanese | サンショクウミワシ |
| Korean | 아프리카바다수리 |
| Russian | Орлан-крикун |
| Spanish | pigargo vocinglero |
| Vietnamese | Đại bàng cá châu Phi |
Distribution
African Fish-eagle has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the African Fish-eagle endangered?
The African Fish-eagle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Fish-eagle nest?
Incubation: 42-45 days. Fledging: 65-75 days.
How big is the African Fish-eagle?
The African Fish-eagle has a wingspan of 109.6 cm, weight of 2782.0 g.
What order and family does the African Fish-eagle belong to?
The African Fish-eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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