The African fish eagle (Icthyophaga vocifer) or the African sea eagle is a large species of species found in Africa. It looks simular to the bald eagle (an american cousin)
The Bald Eagle only has a white head and tail, while the African Fish Eagle has a white head, neck, and tail. Additionally, the Bald Eagle has yellow eyes, while the African Fish Eagle's eyes are dark.
African fish eagles are carnivores (piscivores) and feed mainly on fish. However, they also prey on birds, especially waterbirds such as ducks, ibis, storks, herons, greater and lesser flamingos, small turtles and terrapins, baby crocodiles, lizards, frogs, and carrion.
A large species of eagle found throughout sub-Saharan Africa wherever large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply occur.
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