Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Lesser fish eagle
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Near Threatened
Approximate size(adult):
Medium-sized fish eagle, about 60–70 cm in length; wingspan 120–160 cm. Smaller than the Grey-headed Fish Eagle, with brownish upperparts, grayish head and neck, and white underparts with some brown streaking.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Primarily resident, though may make local seasonal movements depending on water levels and fish availability.
Migrate to:
Does not make long-distance migrations; local dispersal to lower altitudes during monsoon or dry seasons.
Breeding season:
Breeding occurs mainly from February to July in South Asia; pairs reuse old nests built in tall riverside trees.
Breed in:
Large trees near rivers, lakes, or reservoirs across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Nests are typically platforms of sticks built high above water.
Habitat:
Inhabits forest-lined rivers, wetlands, and large freshwater bodies in hilly and lowland regions. Prefers undisturbed aquatic habitats with plenty of perching trees.
Diet:
Feeds mostly on fish, captured by swooping down from a perch; occasionally takes amphibians, reptiles, and small water birds.
