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African Fish-Eagle

Icthyophaga vocifer

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Icthyophaga

About

The African fish eagle (Icthyophaga vocifer) or the African sea eagle is a large species of eagle found throughout sub-Saharan Africa wherever large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply occur. It is the national bird of Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. As a result of its large range, it is known in many languages. Examples of names include: Vis Arend in Afrikaans, nkwazi in Chewa, aigle pêcheur in French, hungwe in Shona, inkwazi...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Fish-Eagle?
The scientific name of African Fish-Eagle is Icthyophaga vocifer.
What is the conservation status of African Fish-Eagle?
The African Fish-Eagle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African Fish-Eagle belong to?
African Fish-Eagle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Fish-Eagle belong to?
African Fish-Eagle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Fish-Eagle belong to?
African Fish-Eagle belongs to the class Aves.
What order does African Fish-Eagle belong to?
African Fish-Eagle belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does African Fish-Eagle belong to?
African Fish-Eagle belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does African Fish-Eagle belong to?
African Fish-Eagle belongs to the genus Icthyophaga.