Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Hawks, Eagles and Kites :: Lesser Fish-Eagle

Lesser Fish-Eagle Ichthyophaga humilis

Described by: Müller, S.; Schlegel (1841)
Alternate common name(s): Lesser Fish Eagle, Lesser Fish-eagle, Lesser Fishing-eagle, Fishing-eagle
Old scientific name(s): Ichthyophaga nana

Photographs

Klongsaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Surathanee Province, Thailand - Apr 14, 2005 © Chaiyan Kasorndorkbua  Taman Negara, Malaysia - Aug, 2004 © Giuliano Gerra and Silvio Sommazzi  India - Mar, 1991 © W. S. Clark  Bheemeshwari, Karnataka, India - Feb 20, 2005 © Yathin Krishnappa  Sukau, Sabah, Malaysia - Sep, 2005 © Leif Gabrielsen 
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Range

Nw. India to se. Asia to the Greater Sundas and Sulawesi;
Several populations;
(1) Himalayas from n. India (Kashmir to Assam) through Nepal to Bangladesh, Burma, Laos, n. Vietnam (nw. Tonkin) and Hainan Is.
(2) Malay Peninsula of Burma (Tenasserim) and nw. peninsular Thailand to s. Sumatra, Borneo, n. Natuna Is. (Natuna Bessar) Sulawesi (Peleng Is. and Butung Is.), Banggai Is. and recently from the s. Moluccas (Buru Is.).

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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