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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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