Kites Part 2

English: Mississippi Kite

Japanese: Mississippi tobi

Latin: Ictinia Mississippiensis

Size: L = 36 cm, WS = 79 cm

Photo by Kinjo Yonemoto

Upper: Immature

Date: 27/SEP/2003

Location: Smith Point, Texas

Lower: Adult

Date: 13/AUG/2003

Location: Katy, Texas

Notes: Smith point Hawk Watch Tower is a great place to see many raptor species in one day. The official counters and the volunteers are all willing to help with ID tips.