Milvus migrans

Species: Milvus migrans

English Name: Black Kite

Chinese Name: 黑鳶

Family: Accipitridae

Description:

The black kite is a medium-size (31-37 cm) bird of prey, that has brownish plumage and a forked tail. The bill is grey with yellow cere. It occurs in Macao almost throughout year.

© 2015 João Monteiro 1Photo taken in Macau
© 2015 João Monteiro 1
Photo taken in Macau
© 2012 Mauro Isaia
© 2012 Mauro Isaia 2
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© 2008 Xevi V
© 2008 Xevi V 2
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© 2012 Yathin S Krishnappa
© 2012 Yathin S.
Krishnappa 2
© 2007 Santiago Avís
© 2007 Santiago Avís 2
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1 Photo copyright protected

2 Photo used under a Creative Commons license

References:

– Department of Gardens and Green Areas, Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao Special Administrative Region, South China Institute for Endangered Animals. (2010). Birds of Macao. Macao, SAR: Author.

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