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Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

Photo by joanbstanley
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33.0856, -97.0661

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Description:

The Mississippi Kite is a raptor like a hawk or falcon. Their wingspan is three feet long and they are typically a foot and half long at maturity. They have dark red eyes with a light grey head that appears to be white in bright sun. The rest of their body is battleship grey and their wing feathers are black.

Habitat:

Wooded housing development beside Lake Lewisville.

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PublishedMay 9, 2013

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