Haliastur sphenurus
(Whistling kite)
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FAMILY |
Accipitridae |
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Species |
Haliastur sphenurus |
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Common name |
Whistling kite |
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Main colour |
Pale dusty brown |
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Distinctive feature |
In flight wings are bowed/bent, body 51-59 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
Size ranges from 51-59 cm long, the male is slightly smaller than the female, the wingspan is about 120 cm. The body is dusty brown above and paler below with darker brown markings as well as paler markings, tail is rounded. Legs and feet yellow, eyes dark, bill greyish.
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