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Haliastur indus
| Family Name: | Accipitridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Bird) |
| Common Name: | Brahminy Kite, Red-backed Kite |
Name
Description
| Description | Adult is largely chestnut-brown with white head and breast. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Often soaring and diving for food. |
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| Habitats | Mangroves, Urban, Forest, Grassland, Parks & Gardens |
Status
| Species Status | Resident |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Strange, S. & Jeyarajasingam, A. 1993. Birds: A photographic guide to the birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore: Sun Tree Publishing (S'pore) Pte Ltd. 258pp Wang, L.K. & Hails, C.J. 2007. An annotated checklist of the birds of Singapore. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology Supplement no. 15. 179pp |
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