Name of bird?
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dyximan wrote:
Does anyone know the name/Species of this _DSC2067.JPG
As is often said, location is everything.
Apr 19, 2020 08:18:06 #
Apr 19, 2020 08:50:01 #
It is a kite, and yes, where you took it can be important. From one reference:
"There are five types of kites living in North America. All five species are found in the southern states and also in Mexico. These smaller sized raptors acquire their names because of their ability to use the wind currents to their advantage, as they soar while hunting for prey.
The Swallow-tailed Kite is the largest member of the group and the Mississippi Kite is the smallest and is found in the most northern range in the eastern parts of the continent. The White-tailed Kite is seen across the southern USA, from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast and has the most northern range in the western parts of North America. The Snail Kite lives in a small region of the southern parts of Florida. Lastly, the Hook-billed Kite is found in the extreme southern portion of Texas and into Mexico."
From the pattern of white and black on the wing and from the bit of white tail I see on the enlargement, I'd say it is a White-tailed like
"There are five types of kites living in North America. All five species are found in the southern states and also in Mexico. These smaller sized raptors acquire their names because of their ability to use the wind currents to their advantage, as they soar while hunting for prey.
The Swallow-tailed Kite is the largest member of the group and the Mississippi Kite is the smallest and is found in the most northern range in the eastern parts of the continent. The White-tailed Kite is seen across the southern USA, from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast and has the most northern range in the western parts of North America. The Snail Kite lives in a small region of the southern parts of Florida. Lastly, the Hook-billed Kite is found in the extreme southern portion of Texas and into Mexico."
From the pattern of white and black on the wing and from the bit of white tail I see on the enlargement, I'd say it is a White-tailed like
Apr 19, 2020 11:00:45 #
It was taken in Concord California Through my kitchen window, A few days ago, Pure luck. I've never seen one in my area before. They are nesting just below the spot where this one is landing.
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Tonyf1234
Loc: Hyattsville, MD
dyximan wrote:
Does anyone know the name/Species of this _DSC2067.JPG
White-tailed Kite. (For a while was called Black-shouldered Kite.) You can see why both names have been applied!
Apr 21, 2020 11:25:34 #
nikon_jon wrote:
I believe it is a wide-winged whats-it.
Took the words right out of my mouth.
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