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Small, striking gray and white raptor with black shoulder patches.
Not listed
Endemic to Australia
At a glance
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites
SizeGiant
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen country, coast, woodland edge, river corridors, and thermal-rich skies over fields or ridgelines.
Best timeReported across most months in Victoria, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Marc Anderson
Range map
Range map
10203visible hotspots
203607visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Underparts white with two black patches on underwing, extending from
Behavior
The primary call is a clear whistle, uttered in flight and while hovering. The species forms monogamous pairs, breeding between August and January.
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