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Swallow-tailed kites are long‑distance migrants that winter in South America and return north each summer. This footage, taken on RMS‑managed land in Brazil, shows how these birds rely on tall… | Resource Management Service LLC

Swallow-tailed kites are long‑distance migrants that winter in South America and return north each summer. This footage, taken on RMS‑managed land in Brazil, shows how these birds rely on tall… | Resource Management Service LLC

Swallow-tailed kites making their way back to Sunshine State after annual stint in South America

Swallow-tailed kites making their way back to Sunshine State after annual stint in South America

Swallow-tailed Kite Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Swallow-tailed Kite Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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It is the time of year when the Swallow-tailed Kites visit us here at the sanctuary. They tend to stop by annually to feed on a very specific berry that is now ripe within the habitat. They circle fairly low near the trees, waiting their turn, and then dive down to snatch the berries, eating them mid flight. The birds are easily recognizable by their sleek shape and ability to swoop and glide effortlessly. They can move from low areas to great heights with only the slightest movement. The birds

It is the time of year when the Swallow-tailed Kites visit us here at the sanctuary. They tend to stop by annually to feed on a very specific berry that is now ripe within the habitat. They circle fairly low near the trees, waiting their turn, and then dive down to snatch the berries, eating them mid flight. The birds are easily recognizable by their sleek shape and ability to swoop and glide effortlessly. They can move from low areas to great heights with only the slightest movement. The birds

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Enjoy a Wednesday wind down with the sweet sounds of Swallow-tailed Kites at a communal roost. Georgia is one of only 7 states that make up the Swallow-tailed Kite's breeding range in the U.S. In spring, they travel here from their wintering grounds in South America to nest in tall trees in or near floodplains. Around August, they make their return trip. In the mornings, they show off impressive aerial acrobatics as they forage over agricultural fields, fattening up on insects for the long journ

Enjoy a Wednesday wind down with the sweet sounds of Swallow-tailed Kites at a communal roost. Georgia is one of only 7 states that make up the Swallow-tailed Kite's breeding range in the U.S. In spring, they travel here from their wintering grounds in South America to nest in tall trees in or near floodplains. Around August, they make their return trip. In the mornings, they show off impressive aerial acrobatics as they forage over agricultural fields, fattening up on insects for the long journ

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The Secret Lives of Swallow-tailed Kites

The Secret Lives of Swallow-tailed Kites

Look up above! Swallow-tailed kites are migrating to our state and can be seen soaring high above doing stunning aerial acrobatics. They migrate to Florida to breed in February-March and leave starting in August. Our tall trees are critical habitat for their nesting. You can identify a swallow-tailed kite by their long, forked tail feathers. In the video below, our permanent resident Diva is showing off their wingspan in the sun. Watch to learn more about Swallow-tailed kites with our Bird Hospi

Look up above! Swallow-tailed kites are migrating to our state and can be seen soaring high above doing stunning aerial acrobatics. They migrate to Florida to breed in February-March and leave starting in August. Our tall trees are critical habitat for their nesting. You can identify a swallow-tailed kite by their long, forked tail feathers. In the video below, our permanent resident Diva is showing off their wingspan in the sun. Watch to learn more about Swallow-tailed kites with our Bird Hospi

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The Coolest Birds: Swallow-tailed Kites

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Coolest Bird in Florida: Swallow-tailed Kites

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Coolest bird on earth: Swallow-tailed kites

Swallow tailed kites coming down to drink water | Lago Soledad

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5 swallow tailed kites roosting in a tree during the day. We consider this a major sighting for our area. It's rear to see the roosting during day light hours! #swallowtailedkite | Black River Outdoors

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Swallow-tailed Kites are one of those birds that captivate everyone. It’s not hard to see why! Thanks for sharing this beauty, @jeff_bouton! iPhone video through @kowasportingoptics #PROMINAR TSN-88A spotting scope with @phoneskopebirding adapter 4/25/23. #kowascoping #kite #swallowtailedkite #raptor #birdofprey #birdofpreyphotography #digiscoping #kowabirding #naturesgifts #beauty #grace #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #monochromatic #naturesbeauty #naturalbeauty #birds #birder #birdin

290 viewsMay 1, 2023

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Every August, swallow-tailed kites begin an epic migration from their breeding grounds in the Florida Wildlife Corridor to their wintering grounds in South America. 🌎 Before taking flight, they gather in large communal roosts near forested wetlands, resting, hunting, and building energy for their 5,000-mile journey across the Gulf. But as Florida continues to develop, the habitats they rely on are disappearing. This loss threatens both their population and the future of their historic migration

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Swallow tailed kites travel 5,000 miles from South America to nest in Florida every year. They're one of my favorites. Elvis is not impressed. What's your favorite bird or birds? I love all the kites! Especially Everglades kites. #cat #elviswestley #cerebellarhypoplasia | Tre Gatti Farms

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Swallow-tailed kites return to South Florida after winter migration

Backyard birds: How to help swallow-tailed kites come home to Mississippi

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Mystical swallow-tailed kite arrives in South Florida for breeding season

South America's spectacular swallow-tailed kites back in Florida for breeding season

Majestic swallow-tailed kites in Florida wrapping up breeding season

Where are the swallow-tailed kites? Help us find them in the Fort Myers area

Have you seen this bird? Why Mississippi wants sightings of swallow-tailed kites reported

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Aerial acrobatics on display as majestic swallow-tailed kites return to Southwest Florida

It’s a bird, It’s a plane, It’s…a Migrating Swallow-tail kite! These striking black-and-white raptors are migrating back from the warm weather of South America to our vibrant Sunshine State. They return to Florida in early March to breed, weaving nests of twigs and Spanish moss high in cypress and pine trees. More social than most raptors, they often form loose colonies above prey-rich swamps and savannas. Look up! You might spot them gliding gracefully on the hunt for insects, frogs, lizards, a

59.8K viewsMay 9, 2025

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Check out amazing footage of a graceful Swallow-tailed Kite catching lizards by Photographer-in-Residence R J Wiley. Swallow-tailed Kites spend spring and summer breeding season in Florida and other parts of the South. They often make nests at the Sanctuary, and visitors can sometimes see the birds soaring overhead from the boardwalk. The nesting season for these beautiful raptors is now in full swing. In Florida, eggs are typically laid in March and require around 28 days to incubate. Both pare

718 viewsApr 5, 2024

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The swallow-tailed kite is rarely seen north of the border. A local sighting has birders flocking to Essex County

This isn't your average release! Swallow-tailed Kites will migrate to their breeding grounds in Florida, raise their young, roost communally and fatten themselves up before heading back to their wintering grounds in South America! Rehabilitation Manager, Breanna F., is familiar with kite behavior due to her and Mina's (our Great Horned Owl ambassador) involvement in Avian Research and Conservation Institute - www.arcinst.org Swallow-tailed Kite tagging and tracking projects! For this special rel

8.1K viewsAug 1, 2022

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Recently, we were happy to release this Swallow-tailed Kite back into their natural habitat! Our facility does not receive any government funding, so we need your help to allow us to keep helping Florida's raptors! Wildlife rehabilitation is a team effort, exemplified by this Swallow-tailed Kite that was transferred to our facility. The kite needed extensive care and resources, which we were able to supply! Although having no severe flesh or skeletal injuries, this kite had heavily damaged feath

801 viewsAug 20, 2023

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Swallow-tailed Kite, a very rare sighting in Southern California..A lifer for me! Big thanks to Anthony Armada for spotting this beautiful and Majestic Bird....#birdsofprey #swallowtailedkite #rarebirdsighting #wildlife | Tohid Azimi

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Swallow-tailed kite returns to South Florida after winter migration

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