Haliastur
| Haliastur | |
|---|---|
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| Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Falconiformes (or Accipitriformes, q.v.) |
| Family: | Accipitridae |
| Genus: | Haliastur Selby, 1840 |
| Species | |
H. indusH. sphenurus
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Haliastur is a genus of medium-sized diurnal birds of prey. It consists of two species of kite which form part of the subfamily Milvinae; some authorities place these species in the genusMilvus, despite clear differences in behaviour, voice and plumage.
Species list
Both of the species found in this genus are large for kites; both are relatively small-headed and have rounded tail tips.
- Brahminy Kite, Haliastur indus
- Whistling Kite, Haliastur sphenurus
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