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Lesser Fish-Eagle
- Scientific name
- Icthyophaga humilis
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Wedge shaped
Where it came from
The Lesser Fish-Eagle, Icthyophaga humilis, is a medium-sized bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family. It is native to the forests and wetlands of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, typically residing near fast-flowing rivers and mountain streams. Unlike its larger relatives, this species occupies a specific ecological niche, relying on its keen vision to spot prey in clear, shallow waters rather than vast open lakes.
The species is distinguished by its broad, rounded wings and a short, wedge-shaped tail, physical traits evolved to facilitate maneuverability through dense riparian canopies. While not the subject of a singular designer, its biological form reflects millions of years of evolutionary refinement for a life spent hunting along forested watercourses. Conservationists have long monitored the species, noting that its reliance on undisturbed river systems makes it a significant indicator of environmental health in its native range.
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