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Black Kites (Milvus migrans) and Whistling Kites (Haliastur sphenurus) hunting in and around a controlled brushfire, Mount Etna Caves National Park, Central Queensland.

Black Kites (Milvus migrans) and Whistling Kites (Haliastur sphenurus) hunting in and around a controlled brushfire, Mount Etna Caves National Park, Central Queensland.
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Black Kites (Milvus migrans) and Whistling Kites (Haliastur sphenurus) hunting in and around a controlled brushfire, Mount Etna Caves National Park, Central Queensland.

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) landing over a grassy area.

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) landing over a grassy area.
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Black Kite (Milvus migrans) landing over a grassy area.

Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) balancing in a tree.

Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) balancing in a tree.
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Whistling Kites (Haliastur sphenurus) or balancing in a tree.

Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) perched on a branch.

Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) perched on a branch.
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Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) perched on a branch.

Chicks of the black kite Milvus migrans

Chicks of the black kite Milvus migrans
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Kite chicks, like these of the subspecies black kite Milvus migrans, leave the nest when they're between 48 and 50 days old.

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched on a branch.

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched on a branch.
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Black Kite (Milvus migrans) perched on a branch.