Letter-winged Kite

Elanus scriptus

Coorabulka Stn, SW of Diamantina NP, W Qld IMG_4745 20180606 - adult

Notes: Conspicuous black carpal-bar forming W across white underwing.
Oval black eye-patch w. red eye. Juvenile: crown, upperparts grey-brown.
Open country of arid, semi-arid Aust. Breeds in loose colony, when food abundant.

Range from Pizzey & Knight^©

Coorabulka Stn, SW of Diamantina NP, W Qld IMG_4785 20180606 - adult Coorabulka Stn, SW of Diamantina NP, W Qld IMG_4805 20180606 - young location IMG_xxxx 20160709 location IMG_xxxx 20160709 location IMG_xxxx 20160709 location MVI_6666 20180909

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