Brahminy Kite - Haliastur Indus Stock Image

Brahminy Kite - Haliastur indus. The brahminy kite, formerly known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Viet Nam, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breast which make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey.