Wildlifeof Sumatra
Brahminy Kite
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Haliastur indus
Basic stats
Diet
Dead fish and other prey
Habitat
Coast and inland wetlands
Range
Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia
Size
45–51cm
Wingspan
109–124cm
Weight
320–673g
The brahminy kite, or red-backed sea-eagle, is a medium-sized bird of prey of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. It is 45 to 51 cm long, with a wingspan of 109 to 124 cm and a weight of 320 to 673 g. Adults have reddish-brown body plumage that contrasts with a white head and breast, which makes them easy to tell from other raptors (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where it feeds on dead fish and other prey. It shares its genus with the whistling kite, and four subspecies are recognised (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What does the Brahminy Kite eat?
- Dead fish and other prey
- What habitat does the Brahminy Kite live in?
- Coast and inland wetlands
- Where is the Brahminy Kite found?
- Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia
- How big is the Brahminy Kite?
- 45–51cm
- What is the wingspan of the Brahminy Kite?
- 109–124cm
- How much does the Brahminy Kite weigh?
- 320–673g