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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) |
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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