An imposing eagle of the coast and large inland waterbodies. Patrols beaches and inshore habitats including coastal reaches of rivers. Cam soar to great heights. A generalist carnivore, mostly seen taking fish from the surface. Also scavenges on carion. Very sensitive to human disturbance when breeding.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications: | Bird, water and shoreline |
Family: | Accipitridae (Kites, Hawks & Eagles) |
Information sources: | Photo taken at Teemburra Dam by Marlis Schoeb |