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Monday 23rd June 2003, 22:41
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Can you ID?
This is the best of four pix I took of this bird today. Located in southern Louisiana in wooded area near a river. Stayed high on branches; judging from movements, I believe it is a raptor of some sort. Thanks for your help.
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Monday 23rd June 2003, 22:53
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Dark tail and even grey under makes it a Mississippi Kite adult-- tail looks all dark, so probably a male.
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Monday 23rd June 2003, 23:07
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Have binoculars. Will travel.
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Well folks, the image I'm getting is very dark and although from this angle I don't make out any long tail projections(see juvenile).....I can't rule out Swallow-tailed Kite. That head looks MUCH whiter than the wings and tail. I really can't tell what color the underside is. The photo is just to dark on my screen.
Just a thought, dennis
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Monday 23rd June 2003, 23:28
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Thanks to all of you for your input. I do have another picture (rear shot) and the tail looks very dark. The head and under parts are a soft gray. Thanks. I'll go with Mississippi Kite.
Last edited by pattianne : Tuesday 24th June 2003 at 14:35. |
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