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White tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

Photo by UnckieBob
Published on Project Noah
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37.6044, -122.341

Field Notes

Habitat:

Grassy areas near SF Bay

Notes:

Hovers while looking for prey.

Species ID Suggestions

White tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

Reference Link
HemaShah
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Comments (3)
UnckieBob
Thanks! Good to see them making a comeback!
pesayo
I agree with you, this is a White-tailed Kite. Nice spotting!
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PublishedAugust 12, 2011

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