Mississippi Kite From The Crossley ID Guide Eastern Birds
Date 25 August 2010, 16:56:44
Source Richard Crossley
Author Richard Crossley
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The Mississippi kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Mississippi kites have narrow, pointed wings and are graceful in flight, often appearing to float in the air. Ictinia mississippiensis breeds across the central and southern United States.