Eagles and coastal raptors

White-bellied Sea-Eagle

Haliaeetus leucogaster

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A White-bellied Sea-Eagle flies with wings spread against a green woodland background.
JJ Harrison (https://www.jjharrison.com.au/) (opens in a new tab) · CC BY-SA 3.0 (opens in a new tab)Derwent River estuary, Tasmania

In focus

A familiar presence above the water

A white head and belly, grey wings and an effortless glide make the White-bellied Sea-Eagle a striking sight. It follows coastlines, rivers and lakes, feeding on fish and other animals. Tall nesting trees and healthy waterways help sustain this impressive neighbour of many eastern Australian communities.

Where to look

Eastern coastlines, estuaries, lakes and inland waterways.

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