Pairs will often use the same nests year after year, adding new material each year. They seem to prefer forested slopes for nesting. They often build the nest between 2-30 m above the ground in a prominent fork of a tall tree. Nest, Eggs, and Youngīrahminy Kites build a large platform nest of sticks which they line with twigs, bark, leaves, dried mud or dung. It regularly scavenges around harbors and trash dumps and it is attracted to grassland fires, snatching up young birds, amphibians, and other animals fleeing the flames and smoke. It will often take small prey in flight, which it often consumes while on the wing, meaning it eats while still in flight. It might soar low over mudflats and beaches as it keeps its eyes out for fish that are floating near the surface of the water or stranded. When hunting, this kite employs a few different techniques. It will feed on small birds, fish, and insects, which it snatches from the surface of water or from foliage. Like most kite species, the Brahminy Kite has quite a long list of items on its menu. It is fairly common throughout its range. This species is categorized globally as a species of "Least Concern" by BirdLife International. At night, it will sometimes roost in large groups. It spends time alone, in pairs, and in small family groups. When it is not soaring, this beautiful kite spends its time on exposed perches in trees. It can be found soaring over coastal areas, estuaries, wetlands, rivers, swamps, and clearings. This species is found through parts of Asia, Australia, and New Guinea. GRIN also provides citizen scientists a way to participate in raptor science and conservation. In addition, our Global Raptor Impact Network gives raptor researchers tools to more efficiently conduct their own studies while contributing to a global program. However, they are often victims of fishing line entanglement and hook ingestion, and are a reminder of the importance of disposing our fishing equipment correctly.Though The Peregrine Fund doesn't work directly with the Brahminy Kite, our efforts in scientific research, habitat conservation, education, and community development help conserve birds of prey around the world. We also supply literature to researchers from our avian research library, which helps scientists around the world gather and share important information on raptor conservation. Crikey!īrahminy kites are a thriving species. This is called eating on the wing! This helps them avoid being ambushed by other birds of prey and losing their meal. This kite has weak talons (or heels) in comparison to other raptors, however, they have the ability to snatch food off the surface of the water or mid-flight and consume while on the move. They are a carnivorous hunter, feeding upon insects, small reptiles, fish and even small mammals. Brahminy kites can be identified by their beautiful chestnut wings and back, complimented by their white chest and head. They are also found throughout tropical Asia. The brahminy kite is widespread across Australia, along the coastline from Western Australia right through to northern New South Wales. Don’t miss our daily Birds of Prey Show LIVE!, as the brahminy kites take to the sky. The beautiful brahminy kite can be found right here at Australia Zoo.
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