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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Black-shouldered Kite Elanus axillaris | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Black Shouldered Kite Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
| Bird Family : | "Hawks" Accipitridae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 38cm. Male is slightly smaller. Eats small rodents (House Mouse). Hunts from perches in open woodland or by hovering over tall grass. Soars with elevated wings. Call is a harsh ' kar ' and a quiet ' chep '. |
| Typical Habitat : | Grassland and woodland fringes. Builds small stick nest in tree canopies. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide. Endemic, recorded only in Australia. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding. Main breeding season, April to November, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (12) .. observations (11) .. |
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