White-tailed Kite
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    White-tailed Kite

    Elanus leucurus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass0.329 kg

    Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).

    The white-tailed kite is a small raptor found in South America and parts of western North America. It replaces the related Old World black-winged kite in its native range.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for White-tailed Kite. Sightings recorded in 175 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Parque EcológicoCentral Highlands & Talamanca Mountains, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Parque Nacional BarbillaCaribbean Coast & Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica
    Rare
    Parque Nacional ChirripóCentral Highlands & Talamanca Mountains, Costa Rica
    Rare
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