White-tailed Kites have a tiny range in the U.S., but they occur throughout the Americas, breeding as far south as Chile and Argentina. A closely related and very similar species, the Black …

White-tailed kite with prey. The white-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus) is a small raptor found in western North America and parts of South America. It replaces the related Old World black …

As recently as the 1940s, this graceful hawk was considered rare and endangered in North America, restricted to a few sites in California and Texas. In recent decades, it has increased …

Small hawk with narrow, pointed wings and long tail. Adults in flight are white below with black primaries and a dark spot on the "wrists."

Mostly white, small hawk. Gray wings and back with black shoulders. Hovers over open areas in search of mice, snakes, and other prey. Perches atop tall vegetation in open landscapes …

White-tailed Kites are common in savannas, open woodlands, marshes, desert grasslands, partially cleared lands, and cultivated fields. They tend to avoid heavily grazed areas. The …

Basic facts about White-Tailed Kite: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Jun 7, 2024 · The White-tailed Kite is a fairly distinctive bird: small sized, white head, white body, gray-black wings, black shoulders, and of course, a white tail. Their eyes, upon closer …

As its name implies, the White-tailed Kite has a bright white tail. In fact, it is pure white over much of its body, including its belly and head. It has black shoulders and wing-tips, grayish wings …

White-tailed kites ( Elanus leucurus) are medium-sized hawks belonging in the Order Falconiformes, Family Accipitridae, and Subfamily Accipitrinea. Adult birds are 13 to 15 inches …