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Brahminy Kite
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Scientific name: Haliastur indus
Habitat: Common in areas near water but also in mountains up to 1500m
Wild Bird club of the philippines
The Brahminy Kite, Haliastur indus, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers.
This kite is a familiar sight in the skies of India and southeast Asia as far as tropical north Australia, through which region it is widespread and resident.
It has a typical kite flight, with wings angled, but its tail is rounded unlike the Milvus species, Red Kite and Black Kite, which have forked tails.
The Brahminy Kite is an attractive bird, with chestnut plumage except for the white head and breast and black wing tips. The juveniles are browner, but can be distinguished from both the resident and migratory races of Black Kite in Asia by the paler appearance, shorter wings and rounded tail.
This species nests in trees, often close to water. It feeds as a scavenger.
Known as elang bondol in Indonesia, the Brahminy Kite is the official mascot of Jakarta.
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Hello Luis,
Good pose by your two models!
Well composed and with good colours and details, my only question is if not a wider DOF including both birds would be better..?
Regards,
Pablo -
Excellent composition, depth of field and positioning.
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