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brahminy kite

Haliastur indus

Photo by jim.manjooran
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

the brahminy kite...spotted this one..perched on a mango tree.....and appearing to be drying off...:).....known to be attracted to fires...not because of its matching fiery plumage..but to feed on those escaping...!!!...after all..it is a bird of prey...

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HemaShah
great info and capture. Thanks for sharing.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2013

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