Elanus caeruleus
Black-Winged Kite
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About this species
The Black-Winged Kite is a small, elegant raptor that hovers over open grasslands on trembling wings, like a tiny falcon. Its pale grey plumage and red eyes are distinctive. One of the few raptors that has benefited from agricultural expansion, it is now common across open country throughout India. Watch Black-Winged Kites hovering over India's grasslands. Open country raptor guide and best wildlife sanctuary viewing.
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When and Where to Photograph Black-Winged Kite
The Black-Winged Kite is a small, elegant raptor that hovers over open grasslands on trembling wings, like a tiny falcon. Its pale grey plumage and red eyes are distinctive. One of the few raptors that has benefited from agricultural expansion, it is now common across open country throughout India. Watch Black-Winged Kites hovering over India's grasslands. Open country raptor guide and best wildlife sanctuary viewing.
Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Keoladeo National Park.