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Black Kite
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Forest, open country, mountains.
Diet: Mammals, birds, reptiles.
Best time to spot: Soars; autumn hawk-watches.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Black Kite sits in our Legendary tier for the US: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It belongs to the hawks, eagles, and kites family.
Recent US sightings
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