Lophoictinia isura
(Square-tailed kite)
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FAMILY |
Accipitridae |
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Species |
Lophoictinia isura |
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Common name |
Square-tailed kite |
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Main colour |
Rufous and dark brown |
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Distinctive feature |
Outstretched ‘fingers’ of the wing are barred; body 50- 56 cm, wingspan to 156 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
This kite has long slender wings which when outstretched display bars and the tail is square cut. The head, neck and underparts are rufous-brown with some streaks; wings are darker brown above. Legs and feet grey, bill dark-coloured, eyes pale. This relatively rare kite has been observed soaring over the canopy in the local area.
