THE WHITE-HEADED SEA EAGLE 



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Very common on the North and North-east, taking up its 

 abode in the most secluded parts of bays and inlets, catching the 

 fish which may come near to the surface, but rarely plunging into 

 the water. 



H. Nielson, Mackay. 

 Young White-bellied Sea Eagle; Halia'etus leucogaster, 



Gilbert says that it breeds in the Coburg Peninsula in July 

 and August. He found two nests each of which contained two 

 eggs. The nests were formed of sticks, with fine twigs or grass 

 as a lining; about two feet in diameter, and built in a strong 



