African fish eagles eat (you guessed it) fish. They sit on a high branch by a river or lake, watching the water. When they spot a fish near the surface, they swoop down with talons out and snatch it from the water without even getting their feathers really wet. The strike takes less than a second.
Their call is one of the most famous sounds in Africa. It is a high, ringing, slightly sad cry that echoes for miles along a river - 'kyow-kow-kow'. People call it the 'voice of Africa' because for many travellers it is the sound they remember most after a visit. Once you have heard it, it is unforgettable.
African fish eagles pair up for life. The same male and female stay together for many years, returning to the same nest year after year. They both look after the chicks. Their nests are huge bundles of sticks at the top of a tall tree - sometimes a metre wide.
The eagle on Zambia's flag and on the coat of arms is the African fish eagle. It represents the spirit of freedom and the ability to rise above problems. Zambian schoolchildren learn about it in their very first geography lessons.