Whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus) - Northern Territory, NT, Australia
The Whistling Kite is widespread over mainland Australia but uncommon in Tasmania, and is also found in New Guinea, the Solomons and New Caledonia.
Gliding slowly at low attitudes, or soaring high in the sky, the Whistling Kite is a graceful bird. It flaps with slow wing-beats and when gliding holds its wings horizontally but bowed downwards at the tip.
The Whistling Kite gets its name from the fact that its voice can often be heard while in flight (and at its nest) making a rapid, sharp and penetrating cry.
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