Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Black-shouldered Kite

Merry Christmas everyone!! Have a wonderful day!!
 
Found throughout SA and often seen perching on telephone lines.

 Are great hoverers and will then swoop down to catch prey.
Eat mostly rodents but also small birds and reptiles.

 Mainly solitary but sometimes seen as a pair.

 Nestling cared for only by female for up to 3 months.
Info: Robert’s Birds of Southern Africa
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3 comments:

  1. DaveDecember 25, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    A stunning species, love the eyes.

    Happy Christmas
    Dave

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  2. JoDecember 25, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Merry Christmas, Joan! What beautiful images. I posted a Black-shouldered Kite last Wednesday. Don't they make a good photo op? Have a wonderful year. Greetings, Jo (Tanzania)

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  3. GaelynDecember 25, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Such a striking bird.

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