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Black Kite

Milvus migrans

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Milvus migrans by Dinu
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Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae
Genus
Milvus
Species
migrans

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(Zone 10a) | February 2009 | Positive
They are good scavengers! So nobody minds having them around! They are usually found near human habitations. The distinctive shape of the tail with a 'v' helps us identify this kite from others.
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