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Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

Description:

Mississippi Kite

Notes:

Was setting in the top of a Sycamore tree, being harassed by Blue Jays. Thank you, MitchRay for ID.

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2 Comments

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

I agree. It's a juvenile individual.

MitchRay
MitchRay 12 years ago

It's a Mississippi Kite, Ictinia mississippiensis

Ceallaigh
Spotted by
Ceallaigh

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 30, 2011
Submitted on Sep 1, 2011

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