Elanus scriptus

Letter-winged Kite at Tibooburra, NSW

Elanus scriptus at Tibooburra, NSW - 20 Nov 2024
Elanus scriptus at Tibooburra, NSW - 20 Nov 2024
Elanus scriptus at Tibooburra, NSW - 20 Nov 2024
Elanus scriptus at Tibooburra, NSW - 20 Nov 2024
Elanus scriptus at Tibooburra, NSW - 20 Nov 2024
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Elanus scriptus 26 Nov 2024 Darcy

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Trio of Letter-winged Kites roosting in a big old Beefwood. As we drove past they flew up and circled around for a while before landing in a large Mulga.

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Species information

  • Elanus scriptus Scientific name
  • Letter-winged Kite Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 143.99m Recorded at altitude
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