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Brahminy Kite

Haliastur indus

Photo by CynthiaMHori
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Field Notes

Description:

This medium sized raptor is easy to identify because of its coloring. It has a distinctive white head and chest and a beautiful auburn back. They are quite common in India and are primarily fish eaters

Habitat:

Found throughout the Indian subcontinent they are primarily seen near wetlands and coastlines. This was seen near a river outside of Mysore

Reference Links:

Brahminy kite - Wikipedia

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