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Black-winged Kite in Acacia tree, Serengeti Sorry for the poor quality, this is a crop due to the distance. Species fact: in literature, the "Elanus caeruleus" is often referred to by the common name "Black shouldered kite". This is confusing as that is also the common name for the Australian species (Elanus axillaris). Africa,Black-winged Kite,Elanus caeruleus,Serengeti Central,Serengeti National Park,Serengeti area,Tanzania Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Black-winged Kite in Acacia tree, Serengeti

Sorry for the poor quality, this is a crop due to the distance. Species fact: in literature, the "Elanus caeruleus" is often referred to by the common name "Black shouldered kite". This is confusing as that is also the common name for the Australian species (Elanus axillaris).

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The Black-winged Kite

The Black-winged Kite is a small diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae best known for its habit of hovering over open grasslands in the manner of the much-smaller kestrels.

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Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 28, 2014. Captured Sep 3, 2013 17:07.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm