Black-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
Habitat
Open grasslands
Weight
0.29–0.35 kg
Height
32-38 Cm
Lifespan
10-15 years
Origin
India
Status
Least Concern
Bird
kite
About the Black-winged Kite
A small raptor with hovering flight and red eyes.
Location in Zoo
Raptor Enclosure
Feeding Times
Noon
Feeding Habits
Carnivorous (rodents)
Fun Facts
Hunts by hovering like a helicopter!
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Hunts by hovering like a helicopter!
Conservation Status
Current Threats
- Birds of Prey Tent
Our Conservation Efforts
Grassland preservation
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