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Milvus aegyptius
Medium sized bird of prey, but counts as a large kite - about 45 cm tall with a wingspan of 150 cm or more. Presents dark brown upperparts, with rufous underparts (chest, neck, and boots), with yellow legs. Yellow bill and reddish eye identify this (newly recognized) species from Black Kite.
The Yellow-billed Kite is a common Afrotropical species, here observed in and around urban environment (around Jigjiga, the capital of Somali region of Ethiopia).
Previously treated as a subspecies of Black Kite, Milvus migrans.
Spotted on Dec 15, 2013
Submitted on Feb 26, 2018
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