Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus)

✨ Key Features

• Rich chestnut body and wings

• Crisp white head and breast

• Medium-sized raptor with broad wings

• Smooth, graceful flight

🌏 Habitat

Found along northern and eastern Australia, especially in:

• Coastal areas

• Estuaries and mangroves

• Rivers and wetlands

Often seen:

• Gliding over water or perched near shorelines

⚡ What Makes It Special

A striking coastal raptor that often scavenges as well as hunts, frequently seen cruising slowly over waterways.

🧠 Summary

A chestnut and white coastal kite, commonly seen gliding over water in northern Australia.