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The White-bellied Sea-Eagle is a Bird that has white on the head, rump and underparts and dark grey on the back and wings. In flight the black flight Feathers on the Wing s are easily seen when the bird is viewed from below. The large, hooked bill is grey with a darker tip, and the eye is dark brown. The legs and feet are cream-white, with long black talons (claws). The Sex es are similar. Males (around 75 Cm in height) are slightly smaller than females (up to 85cm). The Wingspan is about 2 M . Young Sea-Eagles are brown as juveniles than slowly become to resemble adults in a patchwork manner, acquiring the complete adult plumage by their fourth year. The White-bellied Sea-Eagle is the second largest Bird Of Prey found in Australia . The largest is the Wedge-tailed Eagle , Aquila audax, which stands up to 1m. The Wedge-tailed Eagle is mostly brown, with a wedge-shaped tail. DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT White-bellied Sea-Eagles are a common sight in Coastal and near coastal areas of Australia. Birds form permanent pairs that inhabit territories throughout the year. Their loud "goose-like" honking call is a familiar sound, particularly during the Breeding Season . Birds are normally seen, perched high in a tree, or soaring over waterways and adjacent land. In addition to Australia, the species is found in New Guinea , Indonesia , China , south-east Asia and India . FOOD AND FEEDING The White-bellied Sea-Eagle feeds mainly off aquatic animals, such as Fish , Turtles and Sea Snakes , but it takes Birds and class="copylinks">Mammals As Well. It Is A Skilled Hunter, And Will Attack [[prey up to the size of a Swan . Sea-Eagles also feed on Carrion (dead prey) such as Sheep and fish along the waterline. They harass smaller birds, forcing them to drop any food that they are carrying. Sea-Eagles feed alone, in pairs or in Family groups. |
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