Common Name: Grey-headed Fish Eagle
Scientific Name: Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus
Nepali Name: Machakul ( माछाकुल )
Size: 69-74 cm
Location: Chitwan, Nepal
Seen below 250m elevation in forested areas having lakes and rivers, these Grey-headed Fish Eagle have a pale grey head, rufous-brown neck, and breast, dark brown wings, white tail with the black subterminal band.
The head is small with a grey beak, yellow eyes, short legs. The female is larger than the male.
Please feel free to comment below if the above species has been misidentified.
Peter
Interesting bird. Reminds me of the harpy eagle. Do you use a spotting scope or just a telephoto lens?
ansr50@gmail.com
Just a telephoto lens but before that spot for unusual patterns in the foliage. A spotting scope is in my to-buy list but it has to wait as a new camera body is a priority now.