Whistling Kite

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Details

Name:
Whistling Kite

Scientific Name:
Haliastur sphenurus

Reference Number:
LLX-282

Description

Order Falconiformes; Family Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles); Scientific name: Haliastur sphenurus; Common name: Whistling Kite; Alternative common name: Whistling Eagle – Calling while feeding - Distribution in Australia: throughout mainland Australia, most common around rivers, lakes and swamps – Also in New Guinea, Solomon Islands & New Caledonia.

Additional Details

Reference Number:	LLX-282
Scientific Name:	Haliastur sphenurus