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White-tailed Kite
White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus subsp. majusculus) Sexes similar. Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Shoveler Pond, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Gulf prairies and marshes at ca. 2 m (6.6 ft) elevation.
Habitat
Gulf prairies and marshes at ca. 2 m (6.6 ft) elevation.
Location
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Shoveler Pond, Chambers County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
December 2015
Scientific name
Elanus leucurus
Equipment used
Canon
Looks a bit similar to our black-shouldered kite. Super perch, pose & a brilliant capture of this handsome kite, Stanley!! tfs.
 
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LOL He's making quite sure we get a good look at his tail, isn't he Stanley.

What a great image it makes - very well done my friend.
 
What a stunning action shot, Stanley, and a lovely blue sky to set him off, too.
 
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What a beautifully detailed and perched image of this awesome Kite Stanley. This is one awesome image buddy.
 

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