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White-tailed Kite (juvenile)

elanus leucurus

Photo by Jellis
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted four juveniles, calling to each other from the top of trees, soaring and play fighting.
<br> Mostly white with some gray and dark shoulders. Dark around the eyes and the eyes are dark orange. Juveniles will have a rusty color on their chests.

Habitat:

Can be found over fields, marshes and these were spotted in a public park.

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PublishedAugust 16, 2016

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