Black Kite

The black kite is a medium-sized, primarily brown raptor. Kites are characterized by their long wings and tails, buoyant acrobatic flight, and ability to catch food in mid-air. Black kites are widespread and adaptable and can be found throughout portions of Africa, Europe, and Australasia. They eat small mammals, other birds, carrion, insects, and have even been seen feeding on garbage at the dump in New Delhi, India. Their most notable trait is the ability to catch and eat prey while still in flight and has been observed catching large insects fleeing from wildfires. Unlike most raptors, they are a fairly social and gregarious species and often gather in large flocks to roost and feed.

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