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Black Kite (Milvus migrans) Captive Bird. This black kite was a study in concentration as it caught chicken legs being thrown in to the air at my local raptor centre
I'm not a great lover of photographing captive birds but as I have never seen one in the wild I thought I would make the most of the opportunity.
(Milvus migrans) This is my last post for a while. We are moving house in the next week or so, so apart from the hassle of moving and settling in, it might also take some time to get reconnected to the internet! I'm not getting out with the camera very much at the moment either so this will be a good point for a pause until we can get out and about again. Whenever I can I will try and comment on your lovely images but please bear with me for the next few weeks.
Golpejas, Salamanca, España (Spain)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022
Æ’/7.1, 600.0 mm, 1/2000, ISO1250
He was needing some manicure care, his nails were full of mud...
Somewhere between Cunnamulla and St. George, Queensland
Wikipedia: The black kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations. Current global population estimates run up to 6 million individuals.
Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend much time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food. Their angled wing and distinctive forked tail make them easy to identify. They are also vociferous with a shrill whinnying call.
The black kite is widely distributed through the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia and Oceania, with the temperate region populations tending to be migratory. Several subspecies are recognized and formerly had their own English names. The European populations are small, but the South Asian population is very large.
Conservation status: Least Concern
This black kite landed on the Dracaena bush in my garden on a fine morning. Don't know whether it is an injured bird or a juvenile.
Please see on large for a better view of the image.
Yes...a juvenile, as suggested by Anuj! Thank you Anuj! 😊
My Photoblog- My Third Eye...!
Villafáfila, Zamora, España (Spain)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022
Æ’/6,3, 600.0 mm, 1/2000, ISO125
Schwarzmilan / Black Kite / Milano negro / Milan noir /
Milvus migrans
Kiebitz / Northern Lapwing / AvefrÃa europea / Vanneau huppé /
Vanellus vanellus
Bird of prey flic.kr/s/aHsmVXK5tC
Wikipedia: The black kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations. Current global population estimates run up to 6 million individuals.
Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend much time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food. Their angled wing and distinctive forked tail make them easy to identify. They are also vociferous with a shrill whinnying call.
The black kite is widely distributed through the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia and Oceania, with the temperate region populations tending to be migratory. Several subspecies are recognized and formerly had their own English names. The European populations are small, but the South Asian population is very large.
Conservation status: Least Concern