Photographed at Palm Beach, Queensland, July 2014 |
206 BRAHMINY KITE Haliastur indus
Australia (206)
Also known as Red-backed Kite. 43-51 cm, span 1.2 m, female larger. Found around the coast from Carnarvon (WA) across the top and down to Newcastle (NSW). Found beaches, estuaries, tidal sand flats, mangroves, rivers and towns.
majestic fellow – such lush feathers – he even looks a bit curious about you too
ReplyDeleteI like this one. Vey cool
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