Gray-headed Fish-Eagle
NameGray-headed Fish-Eagle
Common NameGray-headed Fish-Eagle
Scientific NameIchthyophaga ichthyaetus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)140
Length (cm)68
Weight (g)2150
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale gray head and neck, dark brown upperparts and breast, and a contrasting white belly and thighs. The tail is white with a broad black subterminal band. The cere and feet are yellow.
Vocalization / CallA loud, ringing, somewhat mournful call, often described as 'chee-wong' or 'chee-wah', typically repeated.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound across South and Southeast Asia, from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Identifying Featuresgray head and neck, dark brown body, white belly and thighs, white tail with broad black band, yellow cere and feet, large size
Description
The Gray-headed Fish-Eagle is a large raptor found near water bodies in South and Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive gray head, dark brown body, and a white belly, specializing in hunting fish.
