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Tamed eagles of Aleppey. A common sight in some cafes here are the incredibly calm and tamed eagles. The Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), also known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Australia, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands where they feed on dead fish and other prey