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  • Brahminy Kite

    Brahminy kite 
    (Diều lửa, Haliastur indus), also known as the red-backed sea-eagle

    The brahminy kite (Haliastur indus) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

    Accipitridae from Latin accipiter/accipitri- "hawk".
    accipitrinus Latin accipitrinus hawk-like (accipiter: hawk).
    The name of the genus Haliastur combines the Ancient Greek hali- "sea-" and the Latin astur meaning "hawk".
    Latin Indus: Indian.