Black kites can be distinguished from red kites by the slightly smaller size, less forked tail (visible in flight), and generally dark plumage without any rufous. The sexes are alike though the male is a little smaller and less aggressive (this is the case in most birds of prey).
Apr 11, 2020 · Red Kite is a colourful and contrasting mix of bright rufous, cinnamon, black and white, while Black Kite appears uniform and dull by comparison ...
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May 3, 2020 · From the underside the wing shape of the Black Kite is more rounded than the Red Kite's. ... Compared to the Red Kite, the Black Kite has an ...
Dec 10, 2023 · My initial impression was Black, relatively short tailed with minimal forkage main factor, dark coloration also seems okay and not too impacted ...
Feb 13, 2024 · Its a red kite. Reverse image search often doesnt take into consideration your location and the two species look quite similar so it gets ...
Easily mistaken for Red Kite, but tail is not that deeply forked, upper side of tail is dark brown and head not so pale (plumage colours overall more uniform).
The black kite holds its wings a little lower on gliding routes, often making smaller circles. The red kite looks more elegant, with softer wing beats.
Nov 12, 2013 · I did wonder whether the lower one was a red kite as it seems to be a bit smaller & more delicate & I can only see 5 primaries. Also bright ...
May 10, 2022 · Black Kites are smaller in body mass (up to 2.5 lb) and body length with a shorter wingspan (~5 feet) than Red Kites and have a wedge-shaped ...
Jun 11, 2021 · I saw it chasing a white tailed kite. I wasn't able to get a picture of the head, but I got a glimpse of it which made me think it was a falcon.
