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Brahminy Kite

(Haliastur indus)
Alternative names: "Red-backed Sea Eagle", "White-headed Sea Eagle", "Rufous-backed Sae Eagle", "Salmon-hawk", "Rufous-backed Fish-hawk"

Sightings

Brahminy Kites were first seen by us in July 2009, along the rocky outcrops in various areas of the Queensland coastline. They were always seen hunting in rockpools from low perches.

Photos

View from behind of a Brahminy Kite

The same bird as above, now with its head turned

Here a lateral view of its head

Brahminy Kite in flight

Different phase of the wingbeat

Distant view of a first-year Brahminy Kite(?) in flight