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..     BLACK KITE (milvus migrans)     ..

a.k.a. PARIAH KITE.

Image: John Gould

Size:-

Voice:-

Habitat:-

Status:-

Egg:-

Length: 47-55cm

Wingspan: 1.35-1.55m

Weight: 700g-1.0kg

 

 

Descending whistle 'psee-err' followed by a staccato 'si-si-si-si-si'

 

 

 

Lowland areas or mountain valleys, near watercourses and lakes.

 

 

 

Annual vagrant

Substantial decline

 

 

 

 

N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

Extra Info:-

Lifespan:-

Population:-

23 years

Europe: 20-30000 pairs

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