Brahminy kite

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage distinctive white head
darker plumage
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 1000 meters
broad and long
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season monsoon season
gptkbp:class gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-3 eggs
gptkbp:color gptkb:none
white and brown
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in many regions
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of strength in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution South Asia
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
gptkbp:eye_color gptkb:yellow
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:first_described_by by John Latham in 1790
gptkbp:first_flight soaring
gptkbp:fledging_period 50-60 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenging and hunting
gptkbp:fossil_record notable fossils found
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Haliastur
gptkbp:habitat coastal areas
not commonly bred in captivity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brahminy kite
gptkbp:hunting_technique plunge diving for fish
gptkbp:incubation_period 30-35 days
gptkbp:interacts_with may roost communally outside breeding season
often seen near fishing areas
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 50-60 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Haliastur_indus
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
local movements based on food availability
remains in breeding areas year-round
gptkbp:nesting varies by location
trees
sticks and vegetation
high in trees
gptkbp:order gptkb:Accipitriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species sea eagles
Brahminy kite and Black kite
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research important for ecological studies
studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Haliastur_indus
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization high-pitched calls
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:wingspan 1.5 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:White-bellied_sea_eagle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5