Haliastur
| Haliastur | |
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| Whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Accipitriformes |
| Family: | Accipitridae |
| Genus: |
Haliastur Selby, 1840 |
| Species | |
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H. indus |
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H. indus
H. sphenurus
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 genus Milvus, despite clear differences in behaviour, voice and plumage.
Both of the species found in this genus are large for kites; both are relatively small-headed and have rounded tail tips.
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