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Brahminy Kite

Haliastur indus

Photo by melliecorvera
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Field Notes

Description:

Diagnostic contrasting white and rufous plummage with black primaries in adults. Immature has buff head and reddish brown breast with pale shaft streaks. (Kennedy, Robert S. A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines. New York: Oxford UP, 2000. Print.)

Habitat:

Common in open areas near water, but also in mountains to 1500m. (Kennedy, Robert S. A Guide to the Birds of the Philippines. New York: Oxford UP, 2000. Print.)

Notes:

This was taken at a port in Surigao del Norte, Philippines

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PublishedJune 23, 2017

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