EPOW - Ecology Picture of the Week

Each week a different image of our fascinating environment is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional ecologist.

16-22 December 2019

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The Royal Eagle

Grey-headed Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus ichthyaetus), Family Accipitridae
Royal Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Credit & Copyright: Dr. Bruce G. Marcot

Explanation:  The eagle of the royal park!  This is a Grey-headed Fish Eagle, at home here in Royal Chitwan National Park in southern Nepal.  

Yes, fish eagles eat fish.  This species is in the same genus as the North American Bald Eagle, also a fish-eater.  

Their distribution is scattered throughout south and southeast Asia through Indonesia.  Here in Nepal, they are at nearly their northernmost edge of their range.  

Grey-headed Fish Eagles are rated by IUCN as Near Threatened.  Threats include pollution, diversion of fish-bearing water bodies, and other human activities.   

     
    

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