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Black winged Kite

Elanus caeruleus

Photo by Kevin Kavi
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19.0176, 72.8562

Field Notes

Habitat:

This one has an urban habitat because finding prey in the cities is often quite easy with their primary prey being rats, small snakes and other birds etc.

Notes:

This particular kite has its home on top of a telecommunications tower.

Species ID Suggestions

Black Kite
Kevin Kavi
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Black Winged Kite

Elanus caeruleus
HemaShah
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Black Kite

Milvus migrans

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Ashish
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Comments (8)
Ashish
Kevin your spotting is flagged for Incorrect identification.. Elanus genus of Predatory birds find in America... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elanus
Ashish
Milvus migrans lineatus
Ashish
Hi Kevin... Check.. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7598417
Ashish
Emma Black winged kite is as following website. What is not matching this bird. You suggested non available Kite from American continents in Indian. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-winged_Kite

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PublishedApril 22, 2011

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