Whistling Kite

Haliastur sphenurus

Photographer: Angela Jansz

Description

Distribution

Type:

Medium-size hawk, often appears slightly dishevelled, noted for its slow soaring flight and whistling cry. Feeds on small mammals, large insects and carrion.

Found at waterways; generally avoids dense forests. Occurs throughout Australia, though rarely in Tasmania.
Diurnal

Adult

Photographer: Angela Jansz

Juvenile

Photographer: Mark Kelly

Juvenile

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Juvenile

Photographer: Peg McDonald

Photographer: Geoff Whalan

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Wingspan:


~ 135cm 

 Body Length:

~ 55cm

 Weight: 

Male: ~ 1000g

Female: ~ 1200g