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Birds of Prey

African Fish Eagle

Haliaeetus vocifer

• legendary
• 55 km/h
• Least Concern

Its call IS Africa. Every jungle movie ever made used this sound. Snatches fish from the surface without landing.

Population

About 300,000 individuals

Habitat

Rivers, lakes, estuaries, and other open waters

Fun fact

Its ringing call is widely known as the voice of Africa.

Range

Sub-Saharan Africa

Diet

Fish, waterbirds, and small vertebrates

Size

0.7 m

Wingspan

2 m

Lifespan

24 years