Tuesday, July 29, 2014

BRAHMINY KITE

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.



2 comments:

  1. majestic fellow – such lush feathers – he even looks a bit curious about you too

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