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Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

Description:

Gray to Brown with dark circles around the eyes like a raccoon. Small hawk size with an even line at the base of the tail.

Habitat:

Southern U.S.

Notes:

A pair live somewhere around my house. I see them several times a week for the past 2 years..off and on. Can they pick up a chihuahua or a maltipoo dog?

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Lisajourney3467
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Lisajourney3467

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Jun 21, 2012
Submitted on Jun 21, 2012

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