Brahminy Kite
About the Brahminy Kite in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
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Nicknamed the “Singapore Bald Eagle”, the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) is a medium-sized bird of prey.
Identifying features
Check out some of the identifying features of the Brahminy Kite below.
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Brahminy Kite has a chestnut brown body and wings, and a white head and breast. In flight, one can observe its rounded tail base and black wing tips.
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Habitat and ecology
The Brahminy Kite is frequently found in flight over urban areas and large open areas, hunting for fish or feed on carrion.
Did you know?
The Brahminy Kite tends to snatch food from other raptors, also known as kleptoparasitism, and will often eat while in flight.
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