What is the origin of the name 'African fish eagle'?

As the name suggests, it is named "African fish eagle" because it lives in Africa and has a contrasting plumage of white and black.

In English, it is called the 'African Fish Eagle,' a name derived from its primary diet of fish.

What kind of call does it have?

The African fish eagle is known for its loud, ringing call, described as "weee-ah, weee-ah." This call carries far and wide, and is beloved by people as a sound symbolic of African nature.

What do African fish eagles eat?

African fish eagles primarily feed on fish. They use their sharp talons and beaks to search for fish while flying near the water's surface, and swoop down to catch them when they spot one.

They sometimes steal fish caught by other birds. In addition to fish, they also eat birds, small mammals, reptiles, insects, and carrion. They are truly the apex predator of the aquatic food chain.

[Quiz!] Where do African fish eagles raise their young?

African fish eagles build large nests in trees near water. The nests are made from branches, leaves, and grass, and they may continue to use the same nest year after year.

Females lay 1 to 3 eggs and incubate them for about 45 days. Chicks fledge after about three months but continue to be taught hunting techniques by their parents for several more months.

[Quiz!] How do African fish eagles hunt?

African fish eagles are expert hunters. They fly near the surface of the water looking for fish, and when they spot one… they swoop down and catch it with their sharp talons! Their hunting success rate is remarkably high, making them worthy of the title "master hunters of the water."

[Quiz!] Are African fish eagles endangered?

Currently, African fish eagles are not endangered. However, habitat destruction and pollution are causing their populations to decline in some areas. Human efforts are needed to protect their future.