Environmental portrait of Brahminy Kite perched on a tree scanning its surroundings in a wetland habitat in a Townsville preserve, Australia.

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This beautiful chestnut and white raptor is the unmistakable Brahminy Kite. It is easily recognized by its head, neck and breast and contrasting chestnut belly and upperparts. The Brahminy Kite is solitary and pairs only during the breeding season. It inhabits coastal areas, where it feeds on fish and other marine animals, normally stranded or washed up by the tide.

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Size: 3712px × 5568px
Location: Townsville, North Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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