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White Bellied Sea-Eagle


White Bellied Sea-Eagle
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Copyright: Stephanie Loh (greenpinkorange) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 293 W: 97 N: 415] (1783)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 350D Rebel XT, Tamron AF55-200mm F/4-5.6 LD MACRO Di II
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds in Singapore [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-10-05 5:08
Viewed: 1274
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
White-bellied Sea-Eagle
Haliaeetus leucogaster

The White-bellied Sea-Eagle has white on the head, rump and underparts and dark grey on the back and wings. In flight the black flight feathers on the wings are easily seen when the bird is viewed from below. The large, hooked bill is grey with a darker tip, and the eye is dark brown. The legs and feet are cream-white, with long black talons (claws). The sexes are similar. Males (around 75cm in height) are slightly smaller than females (up to 85cm). The wingspan is about 2m. Young Sea-Eagles are brown as juveniles than slowly become to resemble adults in a patchwork manner, acquiring the complete adult plumage by their fourth year.

Food & Feeding: The White-bellied Sea-Eagle feeds mainly off aquatic animals, such as fish, turtles and sea snakes, but it takes birds and mammals as well. It is a skilled hunter, and will attack prey up to the size of a swan. Sea-Eagles also feed on carrion (dead prey) such as sheep and fish along the waterline. They harass smaller birds, forcing them to drop any food that they are carrying. Sea-Eagles feed alone, in pairs or in family groups.

Source: http://www.amonline.net.au

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Hi Stephanie,
Exellent bird shot.Sharpness, colours, details and light are wonderful.TFS.

hAyAti

Hi Stephanie, I like the composition of this beautiful eagle. Good PoV and contrast against the background. Well done, thanks for sharing. Regards Tim.

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