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.