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Birds
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Brahminy
Kite (Red-backed Sea Eagle)
Haliastur indus
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 Appearance
The Brahminy
Kite is notably white along its head, neck, chest,
legs and feet, and has distinguishing brown feathers
on its wings. Size: 46 cm (18 in) |
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Description
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Regions
India,
S. China, Australasia in near water, coasts |
Diet
The brahminy
kite feeds on frogs, crabs, snakes, fish, insects
and some carrion. It also scavenges around human habitation
for all kinds of scraps and refuse. |
Breeding
At the breeding
site the birds perform display flights before starting
to build a nest. The nest is made of sticks and lined
with leaves and is sited in a tree or among mangroves.
The female lays 1 to 4 eggs, which she incubates for
26 or 27 days while her mate keeps her supplied with
food. |
Status
Wildlife Protection
of Thailand, Wildlife Preservation and Protection
Act 1992 |
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