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| White-bellied Sea Eagle |
White-bellied Sea Eagle is a predatory bird. Seen in small numbers along the sea coast, back waters and estuaries along the coast, circling over the waters to spot the prey. Fish and water snakes are its primary food. Larger size, smaller numbers, higher flight paths, white belly, neck, head and upper wings distinguish it from other kites. It is predatory while others Brahminy and Black Kites are scavengers. Hence other birds keep safe distance from the Sea Eagle.
It does not dive into the water, but catches the prey in talons while they appear on the surface of water. Flies to the nearby tall tree top to feed and rest. It nests in winter. Known to display amazing aerodynamics in-flight, it is a master of the coastal skies.
This image was captured near Santa Monica jetty at Panjim, Goa.
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