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Accipitridae · Resident
African Fish Eagle
Haliaeetus vocifer
Visarend
A large eagle of rivers and lakes. Adults have a white head, chest and tail, a chestnut body, and dark flight feathers. The call is a loud ringing yelp, often given by a pair together.
- Status
- Resident
- Size
- 63–73 cm. Females average larger than males. Figures are approximate.
- Family
- Accipitridae
Photographs
Telling it apart
Chick and juvenile vs adult
| Mark | Juvenile | Adult |
|---|---|---|
| Crown | brown | white |
| Face | brown | white |
| Throat | brown | white |
| Back | brown | dark-brown |
| Breast | brown | white |
| Belly | brown | chestnut |
| Wings from above | brown | dark-brown |
| Wings from below | brown | chestnut, black |
| Tail colour | brown | white |
Winter (non-breeding) vs summer (breeding) plumage
No visible difference
Male vs female
No visible difference
In flight, from above vs from below
| Mark | From above | From below |
|---|---|---|
| Wings | dark-brown | chestnut, black |
From above. Dark brown wings, a white head, and a white tail.
From below. White head and chest, chestnut underwing coverts, dark flight feathers, and a white tail.
Perched or walking, from the front, back and side
Front. White head and chest, and a chestnut belly.
Back. White head and tail against dark brown wings.
Side. White head and chest, chestnut belly, dark wings, and a white tail.
Calls and songs, males vs females
No visible difference
The notes below are not separated by sex.
- Duet A loud ringing yelp, often given by a pair together. This sample does not separate the two voices.
Population
Approximate estimate
Kruger has no formal bird census. Any figure here is approximate.
No numeric estimate yet.
Trend: Unknown.
to be researched
Sources
No sources cited yet.