![]() ![]() Legs and talons are pale yellow.įemale is similar to male, but she is larger and heavier. The slender, very hooked bill is pale yellow to horn-coloured. On the underwing, coverts are chestnut whereas flights feathers are buff-white. ![]() Undertail feathers are chestnut, edged buffy-white. Lower belly, vent and undertail coverts are chestnut. On the underparts, chin, throat, breast and upper belly are white, with fine pale grey streaks. The tail is rather short, tipped buffy-white. The broad wings are chestnut with blackish tips. Image Author: Challiyil Eswaramangalath Vipin from Chalakudy, India | Image License: cc-by-sa-2.0Ĭurrent topic in Birds of India: Brahminy kite - Haliastur indus.Accipitriforme Order – Accipitridae Familyīrahminy Kite has bright chestnut plumage except on head, neck and breast which are white, slightly streaked greyish-white. Small mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and carrion Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has categorized and evaluated these brahminy kite species and has listed them as "Least Concern".īiological classification of Haliastur indus Habitat loss and use of agricultural pesticides are the main threats in their conservation. These birds have very wide range and considered least vulnerable. The global brahminy kite population is estimated to be about 100,000 individual birds. Seasonal local movements may be made in search of food and water. The brahminy kite species are resident birds in their ranges. flavirostris is distributed in Feni Islands, Green Island and Solomon Islands. girrenera is distributed in New Guinea and Australia. intermedius is distributed in Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines. indus is distributed in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia and South China. Both the parents take part in rearing the chicks. The female kite appears to do much of incubating. ![]() Both the partners take part in building nest. They build nest with sticks and twigs on trees. The breeding season of these kite species is from December to April in Asia. They are known to snatch feed from other birds. They also catch and feed on live preys such as small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. These brahminy kite species feed mainly on dead fish, crabs and carrion. The brahminy kite species inhabits coastal plains, estuaries, rivers, lakes, swamps, marshes, reservoirs, rice fields and urban areas. Indian birds - Image of Brahminy kite - Haliastur indus The underwing carpal region has squarish shaped pale patch. It has relatively short wings when compared to other kites in the region and the tail is rounded. The head and breast have a contrasting white plumage. The adult has chestnut back, wings and belly. The male measures 45 to 50 cm in length and weighs 400 to 650 grams. The female kite is slightly larger than the male. The brahminy kite species is a medium sized bird. Haliastur indus was earlier included in genus Falco. Other names: Falco Indus Boddaert, 1783 red-backed sea-eagle įamily: Accipitridae › Accipitriformes › Aves › Chordata › Animalia The brahminy kite species is distributed in Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, southeast Asia and Australia.įrench: Milan sacré German: Brahminenweih Spanish: Milano brahmán The brahminy kite ( Haliastur indus) belongs to the family Accipitridae. Home › Black kite › Brahminy kite - Haliastur indus. ![]()
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