Thursday, March 9, 2017

BLACK KITE

Photographed in Kathmandu, Nepal March 2017
(97)                   BLACK KITE                 Milvus migrans

NEPAL          21

Mainly occurs around cities and villages, closely associated with habitat; feeds mainly on offal and refuse but is omnivorous; bold scavenger, can swoop and turn with amazing dexterity when snatching food. 58-66 cm.  Resident in south, passage visitor in central and summer visitor in north.


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