Scientific name: Haliastur indus
Family: Accipitridae
Habitat: Open areas, overhead,particularly mangrove swamps and estuaries
Ability: Prey on the water surface is snatched with their talons(They don't dive into the water). They may even snatch swarming termites on the wing with their talons.
Mating season: November-December
Identification:
Family: Accipitridae
Habitat: Open areas, overhead,particularly mangrove swamps and estuaries
Ability: Prey on the water surface is snatched with their talons(They don't dive into the water). They may even snatch swarming termites on the wing with their talons.
Mating season: November-December
Identification:
Click the photo to listen to their call.
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Image source: http://karldawson.deviantart.com/art/brahminy-kite-1-258767577