Home › US Birdedex › Swallow-tailed Kite
Swallow-tailed Kite
Seen one? Add it to your free US BirdedexFree, no app download. Uncommon bird: +3 points when you log it.
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Forest, open country, mountains.
Diet: Mammals, birds, reptiles.
Best time to spot: Soars; autumn hawk-watches.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
No community sightings logged for this species yet. Log the first one.
Similar birds
- American GoshawkUncommon · Forest
- Broad-winged HawkUncommon · Forest
- Ferruginous HawkUncommon · Forest
- Harris's HawkUncommon · Forest
- Mississippi KiteUncommon · Forest
- Rough-legged HawkUncommon · Forest
Kit that helps
Best binoculars. Affiliate links, tested picks, no extra cost to you.
Log a Swallow-tailed Kite in your free US Birdedex