Swallow-tailed Kite
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    Swallow-tailed Kite

    Elanoides forficatus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.612 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The swallow-tailed kite is a pernine raptor which breeds from the southeastern United States to eastern Peru and northern Argentina. It is the only species in the genus Elanoides. Most North and Central American breeders winter in South America where the species is resident year round.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Swallow-tailed Kite. Sightings recorded in 199 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque Nacional Natural Nevado del HuilaAndes - Southern & Macizo Colombiano, Colombia
    Rare
    Emily or Caye Glory Spawning AggregationBelize Barrier Reef & Atolls, Belize
    Rare
    Emily or Glory Caye Spawning Aggregation Site ReservesBelize Barrier Reef & Atolls, Belize
    Rare
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