Milvus migrans

Black Kite at Splitters Creek, NSW

Milvus migrans at Splitters Creek, NSW - 16 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Milvus migrans 17 Oct 2021 Liam.m
Circus approximans 16 Oct 2021 KylieWaldon

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It was a terrible morning for taking photos of raptors. Pretty sure this is a swamp harrier. He wanted to land but two cockies sent him packing.

3 comments

KylieWaldon wrote:
   18 Oct 2021
Wow. thank you. first time I've seen that species then.
Liam.m wrote:
   18 Oct 2021
Congratulations on the new bird :)
KylieWaldon wrote:
   19 Oct 2021
Thanks Liam :)

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 16 Oct 2021 06:58 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

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  • Milvus migrans Scientific name
  • Black Kite Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 639.9m Recorded at altitude
  • 56 images trained Machine learning
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