Mississippi Kite? - SE Texas (1 Viewer)

howell7079

Well-known member

• May 5, 2008

• #1

I saw three of these birds flying high in the air. The picture had to be lightened and cropped. By the shape of the bird I am guessing mississippi kite. Thanks for the help.

Lyndon

 

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The Falcon

Registered Birder

• May 5, 2008

• #2

Yes, a Mississippi Kite.

 

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Terry O'Nolley

Cow-headed Jaybird

• May 5, 2008

• #3

I'm no Kite expert (having never knowingly seen one myself), but the shape does look like a kite and not a falcon and the fieldmarks all point towards Mississippi.

 

howell7079

Well-known member

• May 5, 2008

• #4

Thanks for the replies. This is a new bird for me and my son so this is exciting. I wish we could have gotten to see them a little closer though. We also saw a northern flicker on the way home which was also a new bird. Not a bad weekend.

Lyndon

 

AlexC

Aves en Los Ángeles

Opus Editor

• May 5, 2008

• #5

Very much a Mississippi Kite. :t: I think I can confidently say male based on the amount of dark on the tail.