Haliastur indus

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and mottled
white head and tail
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous
gptkbp:breeding_range 2-3 years
India, Bangladesh, Myanmar
gptkbp:breeding_season November to March
gptkbp:character_voice harsh calls
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-3 eggs
gptkbp:color white and brown
gptkbp:coloration hooked
contrasting dark and light
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Brahminy_Kite
Indian Fish Eagle
gptkbp:conservation protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of strength
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution South Asia
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:eye_color gptkb:yellow
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:first_described_by by J. F. Gmelin in 1788
gptkbp:fishing_regulations hovering
gptkbp:fledging_period 10-12 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style soaring
gptkbp:foraging_behavior fishing
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Haliastur
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
gptkbp:habitat_preference near freshwater bodies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Haliastur indus
gptkbp:hunting_technique plunge diving
gptkbp:length 60-70 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:local_names Ganga Chashma (Bengali)
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
resident
gptkbp:nest_material sticks and reeds
gptkbp:nesting January to April
up to 20 m
gptkbp:nesting_site trees near water
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Haliastur_sphenurus
gptkbp:size 2-3 kg
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen alone
gptkbp:social_structure territorial
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:tail_type short and square
gptkbp:territory 1-2 km²
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:vision excellent
gptkbp:wing_configuration broad and long
gptkbp:wingspan 150-170 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Brahminy_Kite
gptkb:Brahminy_kite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6