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White-bellied Sea Eagle

Feb. 16, 2026

Recently, the annual nest monitoring survey of the White-bellied Sea Eagle recorded 17 active nesting sites in Kannur and Kasaragod districts during this season.

About White-bellied Sea Eagle:

  • It is also known as the white-breasted sea eagle. It is a large diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
  • Habitat: It lives primarily in terrestrial habitats
  • Distribution: It is found in India, Sri Lanka, southern China, the Philippines, Wallacea, New Guinea, Australia, and Tasmania, among other countries. 
  • It exhibit sexual dimorphism, with females being slightly larger than males.
  • Communication: The primary form of communication in white-bellied sea eagles is vocalizations
  • Diet: They are carnivorous and primarily prey on aquatic animals, especially fish, eels, and crustaceans.
  • It is an apex predator in coastal ecosystems. It is considered an indicator of marine and coastal environmental health.
  • Conservation Status
    • IUCN: Least Concern.

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