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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Square-tailed Kite Lophoictinia isura | |
| Bird Family : | "Hawks" Accipitridae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 56cm. Wingspan 130cm. Slender, very long winged. Call is a hoarse yelp, weak chatter. Solitary. Soars low over or through tree canopy on rased wings. Favored prey are young birds still in the nest. Builds a large stick nest. |
| Typical Habitat : | Open forest, scrubs, riverine woodlands and heathlands. |
| Distribution : | Rare. Most of the Mainland. Endemic race recorded only in Australia. |
| Migration : | Resident. Unknown if it breeds in local area. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| NCA : | Rare |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (4) .. observations (3) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
NCA = Nature Conservation Act (Queensland) | |
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