Brahminy Kite

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptation to urban environments
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and mottled
distinctive coloration
darker than adults
distinctive coloration.
gptkbp:aircraft_operated low to moderate
up to 40 km/h
gptkbp:behavior soaring
solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_behavior variable
1-3 pairs per territory
gptkbp:breeding_range coastal areas
small colonies
gptkbp:breeding_season monogamous
monsoon season
January to March
gptkbp:call high-pitched whistle
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-3 eggs
1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:color white and brown
gptkbp:coloration white underparts
brown wings
dark brown head
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of freedom
symbol of strength in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution South Asia
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
gptkbp:egg_size about 5 cm long
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:fledging_period 50-60 days
about 10 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style soaring
gliding
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenging
scavenging and hunting.
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Haliastur
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
coastal areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference near water bodies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brahminy Kite
gptkbp:human_interaction limited outside breeding season
often seen near fishing boats
gptkbp:hunting_technique plunge diving
aerial hunting
gptkbp:impact habitat loss
gptkbp:incubation_period 30-35 days
about 30 days
by female
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to to pollution
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 50-60 cm
50 to 60 cm
gptkbp:local_names Kite, Brahminy Eagle
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
seasonal movements
partial
short to moderate
gptkbp:nest_material sticks and leaves
gptkbp:nesting trees
up to 20 meters
high in undisturbed areas
reuse of nests
gptkbp:nesting_site high trees or cliffs
gptkbp:order gptkb:Accipitriformes
gptkbp:photography high among enthusiasts
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:prey gptkb:fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:White-bellied_Sea_Eagle
gptkb:Black_Kite
buzzards
sea eagles
harriers
gptkbp:research_status studied in various regions
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous
solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Haliastur_indus
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Haliastur_indus_indicus
gptkb:Haliastur_indus_ruficollis
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
forked
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defensive
defends nesting area
gptkbp:territory variable depending on food availability
gptkbp:type_of_care both parents involved
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization high-pitched calls
gptkbp:wing_configuration broad wings
broad and long
gptkbp:wingspan 1.5 meters
1.5 to 1.7 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hampi
gptkb:Red_Kite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5