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Brahminy Kite

Risk Level

High Risk

Size

Medium

530g

Quick Facts
  • Medium-sized brown and white raptor

  • Head and breast white with fine streaking, rest of body rufous-brown

  • In flight, note white head, black wing tips and rounded tail base

  • Young birds are dark brown overall with pale streak on underparts

  • A scavenger, often see picking up dead fish.

Habitats / Attractants

Coastal areas

Tall structures

Dispersal Methods

Long Range Acoustic Device

Stockwhip

Pyrotechnics

Propane Cannon

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