Brahminy Kite

Brahminy Kite , Visakhapatnam

Brahminy Kite  
is a bird of prey . It is commonly seen along the coast and Fishing Harbor where they feed on dead fish,crabs from the boats. Although they are called as opportunistic scavengers they catch and feed on live prey such as small mammals , birds ,reptiles and fish .


Brahminy Kite , Visakhapatnam


Identification : They can be identified easily . Brahminy kites have white head and black wing tips with brown plumage above .

Size : Similar size of a Black Kite

IUCN status : Least Concern


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