Haliastur sphenurus

Whistling Kite at West Albury, NSW

Haliastur sphenurus at West Albury, NSW - 30 Jul 2023
Haliastur sphenurus at West Albury, NSW - 30 Jul 2023
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Identification history

Haliastur sphenurus 3 Aug 2023 Darcy
Haliastur sphenurus 1 Aug 2023 KylieWaldon

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User's notes

this bird looked huge as it was so low over the ponds, but I think its a Whistling Kite and not anything bigger.

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Species information

  • Haliastur sphenurus Scientific name
  • Whistling Kite Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 648.6m Recorded at altitude
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