Whistling Kite
Whistling Kite
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The Whistling Kite is a common medium-sized raptor found across Australia and New Guinea, named for its distinctive whistling call. It is often seen soaring and hunting over a variety of open habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread across Australia and New Guinea, also found in the Solomon Islands. It inhabits open woodlands, grasslands, savannas, and particularly favors areas near water bodies.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive whistling call. Look for its buoyant, soaring flight, often with wings held in a shallow dihedral. It has a relatively long tail and pale underparts.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen soaring on thermals in the mid-morning or hunting in the early morning and late afternoon. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Widespread across Australia and New Guinea, also found in the Solomon Islands. It inhabits open woodlands, grasslands, savannas, and particularly favors areas near water bodies.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive whistling call. Look for its buoyant, soaring flight, often with wings held in a shallow dihedral. It has a relatively long tail and pale underparts.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often seen soaring on thermals in the mid-morning or hunting in the early morning and late afternoon. Observable year-round.
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This kite's characteristic loud, descending whistle call is one of the most familiar bird sounds in the Australian bush, often heard long before the bird is seen.
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