Brahminy Kite

Key Facts

Family: Accipitridae

Biometrics:
Length: 45 to 51 cm Weight: 320 to 670 g, Wingspan: 109 to 124 cm

Range:
Indian subcontinent, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Southeast Asia, South Africa, New South Wales and Australia.

Habitat:
Coastal regions, estuaries, mangroves, wetlands, even in urban areas and beaches. They are mainly seen in the plains, but can sometimes be spotted above 5000 feet in the Himalayas