Pallas's Fish Eagle
Pallas's Fish Eagle (<em>Haliaeetus leucoryphus</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.
Overview
Pallas's Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies. A large brown-and-white fish eagle with a white band on the tail; lives by large lakes and rivers in Central and East Asia; endangered by wetland loss and disturbance.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Haliaeetus; binomial: Haliaeetus leucoryphus; authority: (Pallas, 1771). Typical size: 70-85cm. Average lifespan: 15-25 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
