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Small Indian Kite (subspecies of the Black Kite)

Milvus migrans govinda

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Field Notes

Description:

In India. Kerala the state

Habitat:

Tropical

Species ID Suggestions

Small Indian Kite (subspecies of the Black Kite)

Milvus migrans govinda

Comments (4)

"In India, the population of M. m. govinda is particularly large especially in areas of high human population. Here the birds avoid heavily forested regions. A survey in 1967 in the 150 square kilometres of the city of New Delhi produced an estimate of about 2200 pairs or roughly 15 per square kilometer" -- Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milvus_migrans
My actual recommendation is subspecies Milvus migrans govinda
Black Kites are very similar to red kites... "The Black Kite can be distinguished from the Red Kite by its slightly smaller size, less forked tail, visible in flight and generally dark plumage without any rufous. The sexes are alike. The upper plumage is brown but the head and neck tend to be paler. The patch behind the eye appears darker." Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milvus_migrans
Maybe a subspecies of Red Kite (Milvus milvus)? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Kite

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PublishedFebruary 18, 2012

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