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Black-winged Kite

Elanus caeruleus

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Description:

Normally seen on electric wires on the road side or seen at a fairly far distance.. I definitely got lucky to find this beautiful bird this close and on a 'BRANCH' for a change...

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Black-winged Kite

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Atul
nice work Anjali!!

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PublishedNovember 12, 2011

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