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Whistling Kite

Haliastur sphenurus

Habitat:

Fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria

Notes:

Not sure whether this guy is a Whistling Kite or a Little Eagle. I'm so rough on raptors.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 11 years ago
Whistling Kite
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5 Comments

KerryHawkins
KerryHawkins 11 years ago

Thanks Mac they are a spectacular bird to watch whist fishing.

MacChristiansen
MacChristiansen 11 years ago

Great pics Kerry

KerryHawkins
KerryHawkins 11 years ago

Thanks Liam. Will edit spotting

Liam
Liam 11 years ago

Whistling Kite would be my guess. As far as I'm aware, Little Eagle don't eat fish, while Whistling Kites are known for fishing.

ShannaB
ShannaB 11 years ago

Wow!

KerryHawkins
Spotted by
KerryHawkins

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Jul 28, 2011
Submitted on Mar 28, 2013

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