Brahminy Kite or Red-backed Sea-eagle
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(DSC02080) The Brahminy Kite's breeding season in South Asia is from December to April. The nests are constructed of small branches and sticks with a bowl inside and lined with leaves, and are sited in various trees, often mangroves. They show considerable site fidelity nesting in the same area year after year. A clutch of two dull white or bluish-white oval eggs measuring 52 x 41 mm is laid. Both parents take part in nest building and feeding but it is suggested that only the female incubates. The incubation period is about 26 to 27 days. It is primarily a scavenger, feeding mainly on dead fish and crabs, especially in wetlands and marshland but occasionally hunts live prey such as hares and bats. They may also indulge in kleptoparasitism and attempt to steal prey from other birds. When fishing over water, they may sometimes land in the water but manage to swim and take off without much trouble. They roost communally on large and isolated trees and as many as 600 have been seen at just one location. (Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahminy_Ki te)
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