About the Lesser Fish-Eagle
The lesser fish eagle is a species of Icthyophaga found in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the foothills of the Himalayas, and south-east Asia. There are records from Gujarat, Central India and in more recent times from the Kaveri river valley in southern India, although the south Indian records are now thought to come from an isolated population, disjunct from the species' normal range. Some taxonomic authorities place this species in the genus Icthyophaga. Others place it in the genus Haliaeetus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Icthyophaga humilis |
| Species Codes | lefeag1, LFEA, LEFE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Fish-Eagle belong to?
The Lesser Fish-Eagle (Icthyophaga humilis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lesser Fish-Eagle?
The Lesser Fish-Eagle is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lesser Fish-Eagle?
The lesser fish eagle is a species of Icthyophaga found in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the foothills of the Himalayas, and south-east Asia. There are records from Gujarat, Central India and in more recent times from the Kaveri river valley in southern India, although the south Indian recor...
Where can I report a Lesser Fish-Eagle sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Fish-Eagle on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lefeag1, or on iNaturalist.
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