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Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

Photo by Ceallaigh
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Mississippi Kite

Notes:

Was setting in the top of a Sycamore tree, being harassed by Blue Jays.

Thank you, MitchRay for ID.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Liam
I agree. It's a juvenile individual.
MitchRay
It's a Mississippi Kite, Ictinia mississippiensis
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2011

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