African fish eagle close-up

Photo Details: Close-up of African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) showing its head in profile, African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Ashburton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Camera: Canon EOS 450D Digital; Lens: Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM; Focal Length: 200mm; Shutter speed: 1/500; Aperture: f5.6; ISO: 400.

Additional Info: The adult African fish eagle, with its striking looks and distinctive call, is unmistakable among Africa’s raptors and is still commonly found near rivers, lakes, dams, and estuaries in most of sub-Saharan Africa.

Find out more about this bird, including its hunting methods and territorial behavior, from contributing writer Roddy Smith in his article, African Fish Eagle – Handsome Raptor with the Distinctive Call.

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