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Haliastur indus
Basic stats
Diet
Fish, crabs, carrion, small vertebrates
Habitat
Coasts, rivers, mangroves, wetlands
Range
South and Southeast Asia to Australia
Clutch size
1–2 eggs
Incubation period
About 26–27 days
Size
Medium (45–51cm)
Wingspan
~110–125cm
Weight
~400–650g
A distinctive kite with a white head and breast contrasting with rich chestnut body and wings, commonly seen soaring over rivers, coasts and mangroves across Borneo.
An opportunistic feeder taking fish, crabs and carrion, often snatching food from the water's surface in flight, and a familiar sight around fishing villages and river mouths.
