The African fish eagle (Icthyophaga vocifer) or the African sea eagle is a large species of eagle found throughout sub-Saharan Africa wherever large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply occur.

True to the first part of its name, the African Fish-eagle is distributed far and wide throughout Africa, the world’s second largest continent. This eagle is relatively common and widespread in a variety of habitats south of the Sahara Desert.

It catches fish with a graceful, shallow plunge to the water’s surface, but it will also eat birds, reptiles, and carrion. It tosses its head backwards while making a loud penetrating “wheeee-ah-kleeuw-kleeuw-kluuu” call; it is one of the most distinctive bird sounds of Africa.

African fish-eagles, Haliaeetus vocifer (Daudin, 1800), aka African fish eagles and river eagles, are diurnal raptors that possess an array of names reflecting their wide-spread distribution throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

May 27, 2024 · Nicknamed “the voice of Africa,” African fish eagles have loud distinctive calls that reverberate over the freshwater lakes of sub-Saharan Africa. This large eagle inhabits areas near significant bodies of water with plenty of food.

Apr 14, 2024 · The African Fish Eagle, scientifically known as Haliaeetus vocifer, is one of the largest eagle species on the African continent. With a wingspan that can reach up to 2.4 meters (7.9 feet), It possesses incredible aerial prowess, making it a formidable predator in the skies.

The African Fish Eagle is a large eagle that is found near lakes and rivers in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a big bird with a majestic presence and an iconic piercing call that can be heard in most of Africa's waterways.

African fish eagles are found across Africa where they will live near waterbodies in which they can hunt for fish and other prey such as waterbirds. They can also hunt carrion in dry areas. They are equipped with sharp talons and their legs do not have feathers on them which makes it easier for them to reach in to the water and grab their prey.

May 25, 2021 · The African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer), also known as the African sea eagle, is a large eagle found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa wherever there are large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply.