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Whistling Kite

Haliastur sphenurus

Description:

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.

Habitat:

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.

Notes:

Spotted during a Crocodile River crusie along the Adelaide River

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7 Comments

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 11 years ago

great photos ! -I love the light on the bird

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Yep they probably know the cruise boats.

SeanWeekly
SeanWeekly 11 years ago

They have obviously got so used to being fed that people do not bother them anymore.

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Wow! And it's coming that close to people. I would have thought they were more wary than that. Great shots.

SeanWeekly
SeanWeekly 11 years ago

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!

SeanWeekly
SeanWeekly 11 years ago

Thanks Emily, Glad someone liked it! ha ha

EmilyMarino
EmilyMarino 11 years ago

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?!

SeanWeekly
Spotted by
SeanWeekly

0822, Northern Territory, Australia

Spotted on Sep 24, 2012
Submitted on Oct 24, 2012

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