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Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
27.103, -80.2571
Field Notes
Description:
Typical swooping and soaring behavior. Forked tail, pied coloration. Some vocalizations.
Habitat:
Open forest and grass land. Flying above a park with soccer fields.
Notes:
I pulled off the I-95 exit for Stuart and drove down Lost River Rd to observe what I thought was one kite flying. As I looked into the sky I noticed two, three, then four kites. In total I counted a minimum of fourteen kites flying at one time. I could hear them vocalizing as well. I had never seen so many kites in one place.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 25, 2013
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