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The '''Brahminy kite''' (''Haliastur indus''), is a medium-sized [[bird of prey]] in the family [[Accipitridae]], which also includes many other diurnal [[Bird of prey|raptors]], such as [[eagle]]s, [[buzzard]]s, and [[harrier (bird)|harriers]]. They are found in the [[Indian subcontinent]], [[Southeast Asia]], and [[Australasia]]. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breast which make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey. The [[Indian Air Force]] is its symbol. | The '''Brahminy kite''' or '''Red-backed sea eagle''' (''Haliastur indus''), is a medium-sized [[bird of prey]] in the family [[Accipitridae]], which also includes many other diurnal [[Bird of prey|raptors]], such as [[eagle]]s, [[buzzard]]s, and [[harrier (bird)|harriers]]. They are found in the [[Indian subcontinent]], [[Southeast Asia]], and [[Australasia]]. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breast which make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey. The [[Indian Air Force]] is its symbol. | ||
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The Brahminy kite or Red-backed sea eagle (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. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australasia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breast which make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey. The Indian Air Force is its symbol.
In culture[edit | edit source]
Known as elang bondol in Indonesia, the brahminy kite is the official mascot of Jakarta. In Hinduism, it is considered as the contemporary representation of Garuda, the sacred bird of Vishnu. In Malaysia, the island of Langkawi is named after the bird (kawi denoting an ochre-like stone used to decorate pottery, and a reference to the bird's primary plumage colour).
For the Ibans of the Upper Rajang, Sarawak, Borneo, a brahminy kite is believed to be the manifestation of Singalang Burung when he comes down to earth. Singalang Burung is the ultimate deity of incomparable qualities and superior abilities in every dimension. He is also known as the god of war.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sutlive & Sutlive (eds.), 2001, The Encyclopaedia of Iban Studies, Tun Jugah Foundation, volume 2, p. 938