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Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

Photo by TextileRanger
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30.3019, -95.5066

Field Notes

Habitat:

Pine forest

Notes:

I saw two of these birds carrying sticks over a few days. I saw them perching in a large dead tree on our farm, but couldn't get a good picture because all the branches blocked the shot.

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PublishedAugust 11, 2014

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