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White-bellied Sea Eagle

Haliaeetus leucogaster

Photo by pamsai
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Description:

The white-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster), also known as the white-breasted sea eagle, is a large diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

The adult white-bellied sea eagle has a white head, breast, under-wing coverts and tail. The upper parts are grey and the black under-wing flight feathers contrast with the white coverts. The tail is short and wedge-shaped.

Habitat:

Phillip Island Wildlife Park

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