Black Kite

This moderately-sized, unassuming raptor features dark plumage overall. Its appearance varies widely within its habitat, consistently displaying a distinctive tail fork that may vanish when fully extended, alongside a compact head and neck. Juveniles typically exhibit lighter tones with more pronounced contrasts. Known for its agile flight style, characterized by buoyancy, effortless gliding, and nimble directional shifts. Commonly spotted scavenging in urban settings, waste disposal sites, water bodies, and grassy terrains, while typically steering clear of dense forests. It occasionally solitarily hunts but can also congregate in sizable groups during migration and at rich feeding grounds.