Striking raptor of drier regions. Widespread in open and
sparsely wooded country, especially over grasslands, occasionally over swamps.
Congregates in areas with abundant food, eg. In response to rainfall or
irruptions of quail or seed eating mammals.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications: | Bird, forest and grassland |
Family: | Pandionidae |
Information sources: | Photo taken at Goorganga by Graham Armstrong |