Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Accipitriformes
Family: Accipitridae
Genus: Haliastur
Species: H. indus
A medium-sized raptor with a rounded tail, unlike other kites. Adults are unmistakable with a white head and breast contrasting with otherwise brick brown plumage. Juveniles are darker brownish-black with a paler head and prominent white patches under the wings.
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