Elanus axillaris
2 Black-shouldered Kite at Fyshwick, ACT
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| Elanus axillaris | natureguy | 26 Oct 2018 | |
| Elanus axillaris | roymcd | 25 Oct 2018 |
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Eating unknown avian prey, possibly a juvenile Dusky Moorhen. I couldn't believe that it swallowed a leg whole, although it took a bit of effort. Would've made for an interesting x-ray. The second leg was dropped on the ground, but the kite continued to look longingly at it, in spite of the bulging crop.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.161844-35.317867
- Maps Jerrabomberra Wetlands
- Places Fyshwick, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 11 Oct 2018 03:05 PM Recorded on
- roymcd Recorded by
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Species information
- Elanus axillaris Scientific name
- Black-shouldered Kite Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Rare or uncommon native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 808.4m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
Seasonal activity
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Nesting site
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