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African Fish Eagle

Haliaeetus vocifer

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Field Notes

Description:

Large eagle enjoying a meal close to a river.

Habitat:

Subtropical bush veld.

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African Fish Eagle

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Desmond.E.S.O
I heard a story about some who caught a tiger fish, and then held in the air until an African fish eagle took it right out of her hand, with its sharp talons.

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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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PublishedApril 26, 2014

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