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Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

Photo by joanbstanley
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized hawk. Long, narrow, pointed wings. Long black tail. Head pearly gray. Body darker gray. Pale patch on rear edge of wings as seen from above.
Immature Description
Juvenile with heavy brown streaks on underparts.

Habitat:

Flying above athletic field near wooded area.

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