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Whistling Kite

Haliastur sphenurus

Photo by KerryHawkins
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria

Notes:

Not sure whether this guy is a Whistling Kite or a Little Eagle. I'm so rough on raptors.

Species ID Suggestions

Whistling Kite

Haliastur sphenurus

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Comments (5)
KerryHawkins
Thanks Mac they are a spectacular bird to watch whist fishing.
Liam
Whistling Kite would be my guess. As far as I'm aware, Little Eagle don't eat fish, while Whistling Kites are known for fishing.

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