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Haliastur sphenurus
Whistling Kites soar above the ground, trees and water to search for prey such as carrion (dead animals) and small live animals such as mammals, birds, fish and insects.
The Whistling Kite is found in woodlands, open country and particularly wetlands. It is also common around farmland, vineyards and anywhere where carrion (dead animals) can be found (e.g. abattoirs, rubbish dumps and roadsides). Prefers tall trees for nesting.
Spotted during a Crocodile River crusie along the Adelaide River
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great photos ! -I love the light on the bird
Yep they probably know the cruise boats.
They have obviously got so used to being fed that people do not bother them anymore.
Wow! And it's coming that close to people. I would have thought they were more wary than that. Great shots.
The Kite was part of a crocodile crusie in Darwin, these guys where everywhere and was coming to the boat to get scraps of food that we where feeding to the crocs!
Thanks Emily, Glad someone liked it! ha ha
I can't believe no one has commented on this picture! Amazing photos! Was the kite coming toward you all? Was the kite a part of the cruise or just a random spotting?!