Breeding Behaviour of a Pair of Whistling Kites Haliastur sphenurus

Abstract

The progress of a pair of Whistling Kites Haliastur sphenurus nesting at Careel Bay (suburban Sydney, N.S.W.) was monitored over seven years 1985-1992, during which they fledged one or two young. The pair built and occupied five nests during this time; two nest trees were cut down and one nest was blown down, forcing them to select new sites and rebuild. Notes on territory, display, nest-building, parental behaviour, post-fledging period and diet are presented.