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White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

Photo by Flowerpatch
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Field Notes

Description:

Long, pointed whings; long tail, white underparts and mostly white tail distinguish adults from similar Mississippi Kite.

Notes:

Laguna Atascosa national wildlife refuge is the largest protected area of habitat in the Rio Grande Valley with 413 bird species recorded. Photo taken by Dr. Jere Woodward

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