Black-shouldered Kite
Elanus axillaris
| Size: | Up to 38 cms long |
| Habitat: | Grasslands with some trees |
| Feeding: | Small mammals and reptiles |
The Black Shouldered Kite is a small bird of prey.
It has a white head and underparts with grey back and wings. Its eyes are a striking red. The beak is black with yellow cere and the legs and feet are yellow.
This photo was taken in the Amboseli National Park, Kenya.
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