White-tailed Kite
White-tailed Kite
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The White-tailed Kite is a sleek, mostly white raptor with black shoulders and red eyes, known for its distinctive hovering hunting style. It is a highly effective predator of small rodents in open habitats.
Where to spot
Open or semi-open country, grasslands, savannas, and agricultural areas in the Americas, from parts of the USA south through Central and South America.
How to spot
Look for its mostly white body, black 'shoulder' patches, and broad white tail. Watch for its characteristic hovering flight over open fields, often followed by a rapid dive.
When to spot
Year-round during daylight hours, especially in the early morning and late afternoon when prey is active.
Where to spot
Open or semi-open country, grasslands, savannas, and agricultural areas in the Americas, from parts of the USA south through Central and South America.
How to spot
Look for its mostly white body, black 'shoulder' patches, and broad white tail. Watch for its characteristic hovering flight over open fields, often followed by a rapid dive.
When to spot
Year-round during daylight hours, especially in the early morning and late afternoon when prey is active.
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It can hover almost motionless in the air, a behavior known as 'kiting,' using air currents to spot prey on the ground with remarkable precision.
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