The Whistling Kite also scientifically known as Haliastur Sphenurus is a part of the Accipitridae family. This bird of prey is known for the distinctive, loud whistling sound it makes, giving it its name the ‘whistling’ kite. This raptor is also known as the whistling eagle or whistling hawk due to its significant appearance which …
When one thinks of birds of prey, the first thing that comes to mind is often a windswept eagle soaring high in the mountains or swooping through the grey ravines of the rockies. However there are birds of prey in various climates, and one of the most interesting is the Hook Billed Kite, which has …
Have you ever sat in a group of friends and wanted to have that little bit of trivia that will really impress them? Then why not dazzle them at the next social function or family gathering by whipping out some fun facts about the Cuban native bird: the Cuban kite? This creature is unique to …
If you’ve ever been to Australia and seen the Letter-Winged Kite, then you’ll certainly have done a double-take. This bird is one of the most stunning, probably not just in terms of birds, but the whole animal kingdom. Let’s delve a little deeper, shall we? This bird has a very distinctive M-shaped pattern on the …
Meta: In this article, we’re going to talk about a bird that you can see travelling all around South America – The Double Toothed Kite. This creature is a majestic-looking kite with a beautiful plumage. We’re going to have a deep dive into the behavioral profile of this bird, including mating habits, feeding, migration and …
The grace of the Australian Black-Shouldered Kite is one of the most immediately enchanting things about it. Gliding through the air with minimal movement, it looks majestic as it surveys the grounds of the Australian grasslands. If you’re interested in learning about the Black-Shouldered Kite, then first you have to check you’ve got the right …
The pearl kite is a very small bird of prey commonly found in an oven savanna habitat in Southern and Central America and also the Caribbean. The pearl kite can also be referred to as a northern pearl kite, a yellow-faced kite, or Swainson’s pearl kite which commemorates the English naturalist William Swainson. If you’re …
The brahminy kite (scientifically known as Haliastur indus) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the Accipitridae family found in Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Australia. This species was once known as the red-backed sea eagle in Australia due to its favorite habitat (the coast) and its distinctive reddish plumage that stands out amongst …
Appearance The white-tailed kite is a small to medium-sized raptor breed of bird that is characterized by narrow and pointed wings, with a long tail. Due to this unusual body shape, it means that the head of the white-tailed kite is often quite large in comparison to the rest of its body. As for its …
The black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus), sometimes also referred to as the black-shouldered kite, is a small bird of prey from the Accipitridae family, known for hovering over open grasslands. One of the most distinctive features of this bird is the black plumage on the tip of the wings, which gives it its name. But what …
