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Pallas's Fish-eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus



Taxonomy

Taxonomic source(s)
AERC TAC. 2003. AERC TAC Checklist of bird taxa occurring in Western Palearctic region, 15th Draft. Available at: http://www.aerc.eu/DOCS/Bird_taxa_of_the_WP15.xls.
Cramp, S. and Simmons, K.E.L. (eds). 1977-1994. Handbook of the birds of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The birds of the western Palearctic. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Non-passerines. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.

IUCN Red List criteria met and history
Red List criteria met
Critically Endangered Endangered Vulnerable
- C2a(ii) C2a(i,ii)

Red List history
Year Category Criteria
2021 Endangered C2a(ii)
2018 Endangered C2a(ii)
2017 Endangered C2a(ii)
2016 Vulnerable C2a(ii)
2013 Vulnerable C2a(ii)
2012 Vulnerable C2a(ii)
2008 Vulnerable C2a(ii)
2007 Vulnerable
2004 Vulnerable
2000 Vulnerable
1996 Vulnerable
1994 Vulnerable
1988 Threatened
Species attributes

Migratory status full migrant Forest dependency does not normally occur in forest
Land-mass type continent
Average mass -
Range

Estimate Data quality
Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) 1,740,000 km2 medium
Extent of Occurrence (non-breeding) 13,700,000 km2 medium
Severely fragmented? no -
Population
Estimate Data quality Derivation Year of estimate
Population size 1000-2499 mature individuals poor estimated 2016
Population trend decreasing poor inferred -
Generation length 12.06 years - - -
Number of subpopulations 1 - - -
Percentage of mature individuals in largest subpopulation 100% - - -

Population justification: Based on surveys and available data from across the species's extant distribution, the population is estimated to fall well below 2,500 mature individuals (M. Steele and M. Gilbert in litt. 2016). It is therefore placed here in the band 1,000-2,499 mature individuals. The global population is considered to comprise a single migratory population, rather than multiple isolated subpopulations (Steele 2017).

Trend justification: The population is inferred to be declining due to declines in reporting rates across its range (Steele 2017), likely due to the loss, degradation and disturbance of its wetland habitat. The likely overall rate of decline has not been quantified.


Country/territory distribution
Country/Territory Presence Origin Resident Breeding visitor Non-breeding visitor Passage migrant
Afghanistan extant native yes
Bangladesh extant native yes
Bhutan extant native yes
Cambodia extant vagrant yes
China (mainland) extant native yes
Finland extant vagrant
India extant native yes
Iran, Islamic Republic of possibly extinct native yes
Iraq extant vagrant yes
Israel extant vagrant yes
Kazakhstan extant native yes
Kyrgyzstan extant native yes
Mongolia extant native yes
Myanmar extant native yes
Nepal extant native yes yes
Netherlands extant vagrant
Norway extant vagrant
Oman extant vagrant yes
Pakistan extant native yes
Russia extant native yes
Russia (Asian) extant native yes
Russia (Central Asian) extant native yes
Russia (European) extant vagrant
Saudi Arabia extant vagrant yes
Tajikistan extant native yes
Thailand possibly extinct vagrant
Turkmenistan extant native yes yes
Ukraine extant vagrant
United Arab Emirates extant vagrant yes
Uzbekistan extant native yes

Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA)
Country/Territory IBA Name
Bangladesh Aila Beel
Bangladesh Hail Haor
Bangladesh Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
Bangladesh Sunderbans (East, South, West Wildlife Sanctuaries)
Bangladesh Tanguar Haor and Panabeel
Bhutan Ada lake / Puna Tsangchu
Bhutan Jigme Dorji National Park
Bhutan Royal Manas National Park
China (mainland) Aksu River basin
China (mainland) Aqqik Kol and alpine grassland
China (mainland) Ayark Kol and alpine grassland
China (mainland) Babso Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Baishui Jiang Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Bayanbulak and Kaidu River Valley
China (mainland) Bogda (Tian Chi)
China (mainland) Burqin River and Kanas Lake
China (mainland) Changshagongma Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Changtang plateau
China (mainland) Desert and wetland from Northern Urumqi to Dabancheng
China (mainland) Dunhuang Nature Reserve and Western Qilian Shan mountains
China (mainland) Eastern Qilian Shan mountains
China (mainland) Heshui
China (mainland) Hotan Oasis
China (mainland) Huang He Shouqu Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Ili River basin
China (mainland) Kasha Hu Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Kunes forest
China (mainland) Liupan Shan Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Loess Plateau in western Gansu
China (mainland) Lower reaches of Tarim River
China (mainland) Markit-Yarkant Oasis
China (mainland) Mori Grassland
China (mainland) Oasis and Desert in Hami
China (mainland) Oasis, Desert and Wetland at Mosuowan
China (mainland) Qinghai Hu (Koko Nor)
China (mainland) Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Simian Shan Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Tarim Euphrates Poplar Forest Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Têwo Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Ulansuhai Nur Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Ulugqat grassland and wetland
China (mainland) Ulungur Hu and Jili Hu (Fu Hai)
China (mainland) Xayar forest and wetland
China (mainland) Xiaohegou Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Xiaruyue Reservoir
China (mainland) Zhengzhou Huanghe Wetland Nature Reserve
China (mainland) Zoigê (Ruo'ergai) Marshes
India Amangarh Reserve Forest
India Asan Barrage
India Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary
India Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
India Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
India Bhoj wetland
India Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
India Chakrashila Complex
India Chandubi Lake and adjoining areas
India Corbett Tiger Reserve
India D'Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
India Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary
India Dibru - Saikhowa Complex
India Dudhwa National Park
India Gorumara National Park
India Haigam Rakh (marshes)
India Harike Lake Bird Sanctuary
India Heerakund Reservoir and Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
India Hokarsar
India Jaisamand Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary
India Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary
India Jamjing and Sengajan
India Jengdia Beel and Satgaon
India Jor Beer
India Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary
India Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary and Girijapur Barrage
India Kaziranga National Park
India Keibul Lamjao National Park
India Keoladeo National Park and Ajan Bande
India Khangchendzonga National Park and Biosphere Reserve
India Kulik (Raiganj) Bird Sanctuary
India Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary - Tsomgo - Tamze - Chola Complex
India Lakh-Bahosi Bird Sanctuary
India Laokhowa and Burhachapori Sanctuaries
India Loktak Lake
India Magu Thingbu
India Maguri and Motapung Beels
India Majuli
India Mokama Taal (Barah) Wetlands
India Nalabana Bird Sanctuary (Chilika Lake)
India Nalsarovar Wildlife Sanctuary
India Nameri National Park
India Nandhour Wildlife Sanctuary
India National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary (Agra/Etawah)
India National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary (Bundi/Kota)
India Naya Bandh Wetland Complex
India Okhla Bird Sanctuary
India Orang National Park
India Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary
India Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary - Zuluk - Bedang Tso - Natula Complex
India Pani-Dihing Bird Sanctuary
India Rajaji National Park
India Samaspur Bird Sanctuary
India Sanjay Gandhi National Park
India Subansiri
India Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve (National Park)
India Tamaranga - Dalani - Bhairab Complex
India Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary
India Udhuwa Lake Bird Sanctuary
India Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary
India Wular Lake and associated marshes
Mongolia Achit Lake
Mongolia Airag Lake
Mongolia Airkhan Lake
Mongolia Boon Tsagaan Lake
Mongolia Buir Lake
Mongolia Darkhad Depression
Mongolia Jargalant Khairkhan Mountain
Mongolia Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area
Mongolia Khangain Nuruu National Park
Mongolia Khar Lake
Mongolia Khar Us Lake
Mongolia Khomiin Tal
Mongolia Khovsgol Lake
Mongolia Ogii Lake
Mongolia Onon-Balj
Mongolia Orog Lake
Mongolia Santmargatsyn Bayan Lake
Mongolia Sharga Lake
Mongolia Taatsiin Tsagaan Lake
Mongolia Taigam Lake
Mongolia Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
Mongolia Teshigiin Olon Lakes
Mongolia Tolbo Lake
Mongolia Uureg Lake
Mongolia Uvs Lake
Mongolia Uvsiin Khar Lake
Myanmar Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary and surroundings
Nepal Annapurna Conservation Area
Nepal Barandabhar forests and wetlands
Nepal Bardia National Park
Nepal Chitwan National Park
Nepal Farmlands in Lumbini area
Nepal Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve and Koshi Barrage
Nepal Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve
Pakistan Drigh Wildlife Sanctuary
Pakistan Haleji Wildlife Sanctuary
Pakistan Indus Dolphin Reserve and Kandhkot wetlands
Pakistan Indus Waterfowl Refuge
Pakistan Jubo Ramsar Site
Pakistan Kinjhar (Kalri) Wildlife Sanctuary
Pakistan Kirthar National Park (including Hub Dam)
Pakistan Lal Sohanra National Park
Pakistan Manchar Lake
Pakistan Mehboob Shah Lake
Pakistan Nara canal wetlands (including Soonhari, Sadhori and Sanghriaro lakes)
Pakistan Phoosna Wetlands Complex
Pakistan Pugri Lake
Pakistan Rangla wetland complex
Pakistan Taunsa Barrage Wildlife Sanctuary
Pakistan Ucchali Wetland Complex
Russia (Asian) Argun' river
Russia (Asian) Northern slope of Khamar-Daban mountains
Russia (Asian) Ol'khon area
Russia (Asian) Oruku-Shina
Russia (Asian) Torey lakes
Russia (Asian) Valley of Barguzin
Tajikistan Dashtidjum
Tajikistan Ishkashim
Uzbekistan Tuzkan Lake

Habitats & altitude
Habitat (level 1) Habitat (level 2) Importance Occurrence
Wetlands (inland) Permanent Freshwater Lakes (over 8ha) major non-breeding
Wetlands (inland) Permanent Freshwater Lakes (over 8ha) major breeding
Wetlands (inland) Permanent Freshwater Marshes/Pools (under 8ha) suitable non-breeding
Wetlands (inland) Permanent Freshwater Marshes/Pools (under 8ha) suitable breeding
Wetlands (inland) Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls) major non-breeding
Wetlands (inland) Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls) major breeding
Altitude 0 - 5000 m Occasional altitudinal limits (max) 5200 m

Threats & impact
Threat (level 1) Threat (level 2) Impact and Stresses
Agriculture & aquaculture Annual & perennial non-timber crops - Agro-industry farming Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Majority (50-90%) Slow, Significant Declines Medium Impact: 6
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion
Biological resource use Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources - Unintentional effects: (large scale) [harvest] Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 5
Stresses
Indirect ecosystem effects
Biological resource use Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources - Unintentional effects: (subsistence/small scale) [harvest] Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Majority (50-90%) Slow, Significant Declines Medium Impact: 6
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation
Biological resource use Hunting & trapping terrestrial animals - Intentional use (species is the target) Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Unknown Unknown
Stresses
Species disturbance, Species mortality
Biological resource use Logging & wood harvesting - Unintentional effects: (large scale) [harvest] Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Majority (50-90%) Slow, Significant Declines Medium Impact: 6
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation
Climate change & severe weather Droughts Timing Scope Severity Impact
Future Majority (50-90%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 4
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion
Climate change & severe weather Storms & flooding Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 5
Stresses
Species disturbance, Ecosystem degradation
Energy production & mining Oil & gas drilling Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Unknown Unknown
Stresses
Species disturbance, Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion
Human intrusions & disturbance Work & other activities Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Majority (50-90%) Slow, Significant Declines Medium Impact: 6
Stresses
Species disturbance
Invasive and other problematic species, genes & diseases Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - Eichhornia crassipes Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 5
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation
Natural system modifications Dams & water management/use - Large dams Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 5
Stresses
Indirect ecosystem effects, Ecosystem degradation
Pollution Agricultural & forestry effluents - Type Unknown/Unrecorded Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Majority (50-90%) Slow, Significant Declines Medium Impact: 6
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation
Pollution Industrial & military effluents - Type Unknown/Unrecorded Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 5
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation
Residential & commercial development Housing & urban areas Timing Scope Severity Impact
Ongoing Minority (<50%) Slow, Significant Declines Low Impact: 5
Stresses
Ecosystem degradation, Ecosystem conversion

Utilisation
Purpose Scale
Pets/display animals, horticulture international

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Pallas's Fish-eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/pallass-fish-eagle-haliaeetus-leucoryphus on 25/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 25/12/2024.