Genus Haliaeetus 【Official】

Members of Haliaeetus are large to very large eagles, typically exhibiting the following traits:

(Honorable mentions go to the Pallas’s Fish Eagle, the Lesser Fish Eagle, and the critically endangered Madagascar Fish Eagle.) genus haliaeetus

The genus is obligately tied to water. Fish constitute 60–90% of their diet, depending on the species and season. They hunt by perching on a high vantage point (e.g., a dead tree or cliff) and then gliding down to snatch prey from the surface with their talons—rarely submerging completely. They are also opportunistic scavengers and kleptoparasites, famously stealing catches from ospreys and other piscivorous birds. Members of Haliaeetus are large to very large

When you picture a Sea Eagle—massive wings, a white head, or a striking beak—you are looking at a member of the genus Haliaeetus . While often confused with their "true eagle" cousins (like the Golden Eagle), these birds are a distinct and fascinating group of fish-eating raptors found across the globe. a white head