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Whistling Kite

Haliastur sphenurus

Photo by BrettKelly
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Whistling Kite, mid-sized raptor.

Habitat:

Lives thoughout Australia, mainly in open areas close to water.

Notes:

One of a pair spotted perched on the top floor balcony of the resort on Moreton Island, and flying out over the water after fish.

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