furukombe

How to say it

Meaning

A large eagle with a white head and chest and a loud ringing call, which lives by lakes, rivers and the coast and catches fish.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Also called fukombe, kwazi or tai mlasamaki; its call is a familiar sound on the great lakes.

Examples

• Furukombe alishuka ziwani na kukamata samaki mkubwa.The fish eagle swooped down to the lake and caught a big fish.
• Tulisikia sauti ya furukombe asubuhi karibu na mto.We heard the call of a fish eagle near the river in the morning.
• Furukombe hujenga kiota chake juu ya mti mrefu.The fish eagle builds its nest high in a tall tree.