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White-tailed Kite
Stanley Jones

White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus)

White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus subsp. majusculus) Sexes similar. Anauhac National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of High Island abutting East Bay, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Coastal marshes and prairies at 2-3 m (6-10 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Coastal marshes and prairies at 2-3 m (6-10 ft) elevation.
Location
Anauhac National Wildlife Refuge, northwest of High Island abutting East Bay, Chambers County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
February 2016
Scientific name
Elanus leucurus
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
These kites are stunning, aren't they Stanley.

A superb job you've done with getting this guy; and so nicely exposed too against the light.

Many thanks for sharing him with us my friend.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Looks much like a black-shouldered Kite here ... a fabulous capture, Stanley ... tfs ...
 
S K Gudi
A bit like our black-shouldered kite. They beautiful; excellent capture in a lovely pose, Stanley!!! tfs.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
Such big eyes on this Kite and what a beautiful image this is Stanley. Beautiful detail in this handsome Kite.
 

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