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Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus
Perched on a solitary tree in the gallery forest of Panna National Park. The Ken River flows through and along the boundary of the Park. Birdlife International factsheet reports the species "scarce and local" in peninsular India. Specialized talons for catching fish. Will take other prey. Nearly .5 m wingspan; .7 m length. South and Southeast Asia including Philippines and western Indonesia.
Near slow moving water. Lowland forest up to 1500 meters.
Spotted on Nov 29, 2014
Submitted on May 9, 2015
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