Both parents take part in nest building and feeding, but likely only the female incubates.
Not listed
Indigenous: Rufous-Backed Sea Eagle, White-Headed Sea Eagle, Red-Backed Sea Eagle
At a glance
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites
SizeGiant
RarityCommon
HabitatCoasts, estuaries, wetlands, lakes, rivers, and other waterways where fish and other prey are available.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from May to October.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Sathyan Meppayur
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
96350approx records
4states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Juveniles are a darker brownish-black with a paler head and prominent white patches under the wings.
Behavior
Adults are unmistakable with a white head and breast contrasting with otherwise brick brown plumage.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
New South Wales
Western Australia
Northern Territory
South Australia