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Black-shouldered Kite

Elanus axillaris

Description:

Hunts from perches or by hovering over tall grass. 35cm tall with distinct black shoulders & eyebrow.

Habitat:

Found in open woodlands, grassland & crops. This one was perched on a power-line near a sugarcane paddock, then hovered looking for food.

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2 Comments

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 years ago

Thank you Angel :)

AngelChandler
AngelChandler 11 years ago

Lovely series

LeanneGardner
Spotted by
LeanneGardner

Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Jul 14, 2012
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012

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