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Elanus leucurus
A medium-sized raptor of open grasslands and savannas, the White-tailed Kite is readily identified by its bright plumage and its habit of hovering while hunting for small mammals. Adult Description Medium-sized hawk. Long, narrow, pointed wings. Long white tail. Gray back and wings. White face and underside. Black spot on inner portion of wings. Eyes red. Immature Description Juvenile similar to adult, but with buffy streaks on breast and head, gray with white-tipped (scalloped) feathers on back, and yellow eyes.
picture number 3 shows a white tailed kite hovering over a hill.
Spotted on Aug 10, 2012
Submitted on Aug 10, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Cindy! These are a common part of the landscape. They can be seen hovering over the hills .
Nice spotting, Emma!