The black-winged kite is a species primarily of open land and semi-deserts in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical Asia, but it has a foothold within Europe in Spain and Portugal.

Small and distinctive falconlike kite. Light underneath, blue-gray above with conspicuous black shoulders formed by black wing coverts. Juveniles have a scaly back and brownish-washed breast.

The Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus) is a long-winged raptor best known for its habit of hovering over open grasslands in the manner of the much smaller kestrels. Black-winged kites are well adapted to utilize periodic upsurges in rodent populations and can raise multiple broods in a single year, unlike most birds of prey.

Jul 13, 2024 · Instantly recognizable by its striking black shoulders and wings contrasted against a pristine white body, the Black-winged Kite cuts a distinctive figure in its natural habitat. With keen eyesight and exceptional agility, it navigates effortlessly through the air, showcasing its prowess as a skilled hunter of small rodents and insects.

BLACK-WINGED KITE · Elanus caeruleus L: 30-35 cm. WS: 70-85 cm. Wing: ♂ 250-290 mm, ♀ 260-300 mm. Weight: ♂ 205-285 g, ♀ 220-340 g. Longevity: < 15 years old.

Mar 4, 2020 · Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.bkskit1.01.

The Black-winged Kite ranges far and wide throughout parts of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. This beautiful kite prefers to inhabit open areas such as grasslands, fynbos - which encompass unique vegetation and are only found in the southern tip of Africa - agricultural areas, savannas, dry shrub thickets, clearings within forest ...

The black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus), sometimes also referred to as the black-shouldered kite, is a small bird of prey from the Accipitridae family, known for hovering over open grasslands.

Mar 28, 2025 · Subspecies are: caeruleus, vociferus, hypoleucus. Identification: A white raptor with light grey upperparts and black shoulders. The adults have distinct red iris. The Osprey has darker greyish-brown upperparts, a distinct thick black …

Lifecycle and body size information about Black-winged Kite, including statistics on nesting, eggs and lifespan based on BTO ringing and nest recording data.