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Calls loudly with a distinctive repeated whistle.
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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
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.
Calls loudly with a distinctive repeated whistle. Common along coasts and waterways where it scavenges for fish.
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