Pallas's Fish-Eagle
NamePallas's Fish-Eagle
Common NamePallas's Fish-Eagle
Scientific NameHaliaeetus leucoryphus
FamilyAccipitridae
Wingspan (cm)210
Length (cm)78
Weight (g)2850
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale, sandy-brown head and neck, contrasting sharply with a dark brown body and wings. The tail is white with a broad, dark subterminal band. Juveniles are generally darker overall with a less defined tail pattern.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, deep, resonant 'kya-kya-kya' or 'klee-klee-klee' often given in flight or from a prominent perch.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeFound across Central Asia, from the Caspian Sea eastwards through Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and parts of China.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Pale head and neck, Dark brown body and wings, White tail with broad black subterminal band, Yellow bill with dark tip
Description
The Pallas's Fish-Eagle is a large, powerful raptor known for its distinctive pale head and dark body. It is typically found near large freshwater bodies, where it primarily hunts fish. This species is often seen perched on tall trees overlooking water or soaring gracefully overhead.
