The African Fish Eagle is a large eagle
common across much of sub-saharan
Africa. As their name suggests, they
feed mainly on fish that they snatch
from the water whilst in flight. They
will also take water foul, small turtles
and baby crocodiles. They are very
distinctive in appearance with a mostly
brown body and large, powerful, black
wings. The head, breast, and tail of
African Fish Eagles are snow white and
the hook-shaped beak is mostly yellow
with a black tip. They are common
around lakes, rivers and reservoirs and
also along coastal areas at river mouths
or salt water lagoons. Mating for life,
African Fish Eagles breed during the dry
season, nesting in large trees. The female
lays 1-3 eggs that hatch after 42-45 days.
