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Whistling Kite
Haliastur sphenurus
-28.1995, 153.5
Field Notes
Description:
The whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus) is a medium-sized diurnal raptor found throughout Australia.
Also called the whistling eagle or whistling hawk, it is named for its loud whistling call, which it often gives in flight.
A magnificent raptor riding the thermals over mixed habitat, of mangroves, rainforest & open grassland.
Habitat:
beside a river flowing through a mixed habitat, of mangroves, rainforest & open grassland.
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Whistling kite
Species ID Suggestions
2
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 1, 2014
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