Black-winged kite or Black-shouldered kite (Elanus caeruleus). Adult. Distribution: Palearctic and Afrotropics. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: OMKY 📷: Photo by jeanvdmeulen via Pixabay 2018 The photo shows a small raptor with a striking colour scheme. It's mostly gray and white, with dramatic black patches on its wings, shoulders, and around its eyes. It has a short, square tail and long, falcon-like wings that extend beyond its tail when perched. It has bright yellow feet and piercing red eyes.

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