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A photo of a Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)
Mississippi Kite

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

The Mississippi kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Mississippi kites have narrow, pointed wings and are graceful in flight, often appearing to float in the air. It is common to see several circling in the same area. Adults are gray with darker gray on their tail feathers and outer wings and lighter gray on their heads and inner wings. Kites of all ages have red eyes and red to yellow legs. Males and females look alike, but the males are slightly paler on the head and neck. Young kites have banded tails and streaked bodies. The call is a high-pitched squeak, sounding similar to the noise made by a squeaky toy.
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Allie Wiens
Monday 05 Jun 2023 - 11:33pm
United States
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K P
Monday 05 Jun 2023 - 5:44pm
United States
A photo of a Mississippi Kite photographed in  United States
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BONNIE BOURQUE
Monday 05 Jun 2023 - 12:43pm
United States
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BONNIE BOURQUE
Monday 05 Jun 2023 - 12:26am
United States
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