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Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

Description:

I've seen at least 7 of these hawks at once in our neighborhood. Mostly they are perched in tree tops and soaring above. Once, I walked out in our front yard (about 6:00 AM) and there were 6 or 7 flying into trees, scaring out cicadas and catching them in mid air! I can't find any native hawks that have these black eyes though. Does anyone know what kind of hawk this is, if it's even a hawk at all?

2 Comments

nursejurs
nursejurs 10 years ago

Thanks for IDing!!!

nursejurs
nursejurs 10 years ago

Sorry for the poor quality pics, but I was a long way off and had to blow these up. Thanks for any help!

nursejurs
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nursejurs

Bartlett, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Aug 17, 2013
Submitted on Aug 21, 2013

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