Mississippi Kites

Mississippi Kites are migratory raptors - a member of the hawk family, along with eagles. In the
spring around May, they return to the Texas panhandle from South America (where they spend the
winter). The panhandle is in their breeding range. These are among my favorite birds, partly
because kites will casually eat while in flight. I don't know of any other raptor here that does. They soar
overhead searching for prey, and often attack much like peregrine falcons. With wings folded from
up above, they dive sharply to harvest their meal. They dine mostly on large insects but will eat
small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Their call is a very distinct "PIT-teeeewwwwww!"

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Bad Hair Day - IMG_9245.JPG	Kite Wall - IMG_8893.JPG	Kite Wall - IMG_8894.JPG	Kites Courting - IMG_6865.JPG
Kite Posing.JPG	Immature Mississippi Kite	Kite and Dinner	Kite Pose
Kite 3 Crop	2 Notches of Flaps	Mississippi Kite 1	Mississippi Kite 2
Mississippi Kite 3	Annoyance	Flying a Kite 01	Flying a Kite 02
Mississippi Kite - Hunting	Lookout	Mississippi Kite	Immature Kite
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