Key Facts
Family: Pandionidae
Biometrics:
Length: 54 to 58 cm, Weight: Male - 1.2 to 1.6 kg, Female - 1.6 to 2 kg, Wingspan: 150 to 180 cm
Range:
Distributed worldwide, except Antarctica. Breed in North America, Eurasia (when migratory), Middle-East, North-eastern Africa, Australia and Indonesia. They may be migratory or sedentary. Winter southwards to South America, Africa, India, southern Asia and Australia.
Habitat:
Shallow water and safe nesting sites - brackish lakes, lagoons, estuaries and rivers.
Clicked at: Goa during Zuari river boat ride
