Bird of the week 2024 | Swallow-tailed kite


Swallow-tailed kite [MichaelWarren.com]

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Posted June 15, 2024 | By Michael Warren

Swallow-tailed kite [MichaelWarren.com]

Swallow-tailed kite

These majestic birds appear in Marion County from Spring to Fall and spend winters in South America. They soar gracefully, seldom flapping their wings, always on the hunt for insects and small animals. They eat in mid-air and stay aloft all day long.

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