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Brahminy Kite

Haliastur indus · Species of bird
Order
Accipitriformes
Codes
brakit1, BRKI

About the Brahminy Kite

The brahminy kite, also known as the red-backed sea-eagle in India, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers, found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The brahminy kite is found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where it feeds on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breast which make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae)
SpeciesHaliastur indus
Species Codesbrakit1, BRKI

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Brahminy Kite belong to?

The Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.

How can I identify the Brahminy Kite?

The brahminy kite, also known as the red-backed sea-eagle in India, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers, found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The brahminy kite is...

Where can I report a Brahminy Kite sighting?

You can log sightings of Brahminy Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brakit1, or on iNaturalist.