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Whistling kite
Size: 52-59cm
Habitat: Distributed Australia wide, this raptor can be seen soaring over grasslands, woodlands, swamp, plains and seashores. Feeds on carrion, fish, small mammals and other birds.
Notes: Head, chest and belly light brown with pale streaks, wings dark brown, long rounded tail in flight. Breeds Winter-Spring.
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