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Brahminy Kite

Haliastur indus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Haliastur

About

The brahminy kite (Haliastur indus), also known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Australia, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brahminy Kite?
The scientific name of Brahminy Kite is Haliastur indus.
What is the conservation status of Brahminy Kite?
The Brahminy Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Brahminy Kite belong to?
Brahminy Kite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Brahminy Kite belong to?
Brahminy Kite belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Brahminy Kite belong to?
Brahminy Kite belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Brahminy Kite belong to?
Brahminy Kite belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Brahminy Kite belong to?
Brahminy Kite belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Brahminy Kite belong to?
Brahminy Kite belongs to the genus Haliastur.