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Haliastur sphenurus Accipitridae
The Whistling Kite is a medium-sized raptor with a shaggy appearance. It has a light brown head and underparts, with pale streaks, and dark sandy-brown wings with paler undersides. The head and body are relatively narrow and the tail is rounded. The wings are long and well-rounded, with a wingspan of 120 cm to 145 cm. The sexes are similar, but the females are larger.
Derby Saltwater Marsh during a grass fire waiting for insects and reptiles.
Spotted on Sep 7, 2014
Submitted on Sep 7, 2014
2 Comments
Thanks Neil. I do but of course I cant always gets a good shot or I haven't got my camera.
Great spotting, Barbara. Wonderful photos too. You must see some amazing things in that remote part of Australia.