Square-tailed Kite

Description:

The Square-tailed Kite is a medium-sized (50-55 cm in length), slender bird of prey with very long wings. The adult is brown dorsally and rufous ventrally, with a white cap, pale band across the upperwings, and heavy black streaks on the chest. The bill and feet are small and pale, with short bare legs. The widely spread wing-tip feathers are boldly banded, with a pale panel towards the bend in the wing, and the long tail is square-cut or slightly notched, with sharp corners.

Habitat:

Parkland