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Calls loudly with a distinctive repeated whistle.
Not listed
Indigenous: Biya, Gurrujujurg, Wisling Igal, Dirdijar, Whistling Eagle-Hawk, Carrion Hawk, Whistling Eagle
At a glance
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatOpen country, coast, woodland edge, river corridors, and thermal-rich skies over fields or ridgelines.
Best timeMost reliable in Queensland from June to August.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by James Lambert
Range map
Range map
13604visible hotspots
445559visible 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
Large sandy-colored raptor. In flight it has a strong underwing pattern, and holds its wings in a bent M-shape. Tail is relatively long and slightly rounded.
Behavior
Calls loudly with a distinctive repeated whistle. Common along coasts and waterways where it scavenges for fish.
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