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 Black Kite: BF8C3275 Composite Image ::
 Black Kite
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 Black Kite
 Size: 55cm  
 
 Habitat: Distributed Australia wide, this perhaps is Australia's most abundant Raptor. Congregating in large flocks this bird feeds on carrion , rodents and insects. Often seen on the outskirts of small country towns and edges of roads.   
 
 Notes: Dark brown bird with distinctive forked tail. Breeds Winter-Spring.
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   Black Kite 
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