Black Kite
Milvus migrans
FAMILY ACCIPITRIDAE
(KITES & HARRIERS)
Habitat: Densely populated areas to remote desolate places
Distribution: Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa
Diet: Small mammals like rats, fish, frogs, lizards, household refuse and carrion (dead animals)
Distinguishing features: Dark plumage of black, brown and pale brown sometimes giving a streaked appearance, yellow legs with black claws
10-Sep-2011
Pic: Harish Mahendrakar
23-Jul-2011
Pic: Usha Rajagopalan