The brahminy kite - in flight

[Rebellious]

The brahminy kite (Haliastur indus), also known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Australia, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breast which make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey.

The image could be sharper. I am still learning & have a long way to go

 

[Jeff15]

Good shot......

 

[Flying Panda]

Nice one!

 

[Jeff G]

Nice, hadn't heard of this one before.

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice shot! Love how the sunlight on it's backside lights up it's reddish brown feathers for that cool glow!

 

[Rebellious]

Visited a near by lake this morning and got a few more shots of the brahminy kite

One day, I will grow up to look just like my parents above. Juvenile brahminy kite

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice pics and a very good looking bird! The browns and the yellows are very nice!

 

[Jeff G]

Great shots! He's a very attractive bird, definitely looks like a hunter.