Black Kite
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open country (passage).
Diet: Carrion, fish.
Best time to spot: Forked tail less deep than Red Kite.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in UK raptors and owls.
Recent UK sightings
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- Red KiteUncommon · Farmland
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