Quick Facts
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Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The main threats to the Gray-headed Fish-Eagle include habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation and pollution of its aquatic environments. While specific large-scale recovery programs are not widely documented, general conservation efforts in Southeast Asia aim to protect wetlands and riverine habitats. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local economies that depend on healthy ecosystems, raising awareness about the species, and discouraging activities that harm its habitat.
The grey-headed fish eagle is a fish-eating bird of prey from Southeast Asia. It is a large stocky raptor with adults having dark brown upper body, grey head and lighter underbelly and white legs. Juveniles are paler with darker streaking. It is often confused with the lesser fish eagle and the Pallas's fish eagle. The lesser fish eagle is similar in plumage but smaller and the Pallas's fish eagle shares the same habitat and feeding behaviour but is larger with longer wings and darker underparts. Is often called tank eagle in Sri Lanka due to its fondness for irrigation tanks.
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Top parks for Gray-headed Fish-Eagle. Sightings recorded in 70 safari areas total.
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