A Black Kite?

chngpe01 · 14th December 2004

This was taken last week. While I was observing the Common Buzzard, suddenly this bugger swoop down onto the Buzzard, initially I thought it was a crow, as it was smaller than the Buzzard and looks quite dark. It was only when I saw its under parts that looks like that of a Black Kite. Anyway it was chased by the Buzzard and it flew low and hide among the low bushes as seen here.

Newguy69 · 14th December 2004

Nice catch PE

Cheers

cartgate · 14th December 2004

Hi PE,

Seems like all crows and ravens are very intolerant of others! A rare catch?

Cheers

joeyao · 14th December 2004

A black kite indeed! Good catch

First time seeing your pic with leaves in front of subject

s_wrx · 14th December 2004

yeap, a black kite. one of the 2 relatives. the other looks like a juv brahminy kite.

chngpe01 · 15th December 2004

Thanks Arthur, Kwan and Joe for the comments.

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chngpe01 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 7,464	A Black Kite? This was taken last week. While I was observing the Common Buzzard, suddenly this bugger swoop down onto the Buzzard, initially I thought it was a crow, as it was smaller than the Buzzard and looks quite dark. It was only when I saw its under parts that looks like that of a Black Kite. Anyway it was chased by the Buzzard and it flew low and hide among the low bushes as seen here. __________________ my work I am featured here, in Vol 4

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Newguy69 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Third rock from the Sun Posts: 1,773	Nice catch PE Cheers __________________ The place where I can spread my wings, and soar the sky at dawn - I belong

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chngpe01 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 7,464	Thanks Arthur, Kwan and Joe for the comments. __________________ my work I am featured here, in Vol 4

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cartgate New Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 50	Hi PE, Seems like all crows and ravens are very intolerant of others! A rare catch? Cheers

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joeyao Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 755	A black kite indeed! Good catch First time seeing your pic with leaves in front of subject

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s_wrx Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: sINgaPoRe Posts: 337	yeap, a black kite. one of the 2 relatives. the other looks like a juv brahminy kite.