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Brahminy Kite

Koh Samui, Thailand

The Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), also known as the Red-backed Sea-eagle, is a medium-sized bird
of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles,
buzzards and harriers.

Class: Aves
Order: Falconiformes (or Accipitriformes, q.v.)
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Haliastur
Species: Haliastur indus

Nikon D70s
1/2000s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso320 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Chad Ramsey10-Sep-2009 03:55
Beautiful! V