
The brahminy kite , also known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Australia, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey.
Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
By Nitant Khanderao Raut
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Uploaded Jan 15, 2019. Captured Dec 20, 2015 10:28 in Road from Mangalajodi to NH-5, Mangalajodi, Odisha 752023, India.
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Please add a title, geotag, and the ID. Thanks. Posted 6 years ago
I ID'd this as Haliastur indus. Both male and female in your shot is very very cool! Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago