Plumbeous Kite

The Plumbeous Kite breeds in the tropical New World, from eastern Mexico through Central America to Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. It also breeds on Trinidad.

The Plumbeous Kite is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Back from CR a bit early… two days ago I saw a Plumbeous Kite in the mangroves of the Rio Tarcoles. It was great. Alas, no King Vulture. 8. What is a Coot? Apr 28th, 2008 at 3:55 pm parks. They resemble stealth gallinules in ninja plumage of black shading down to hues of soot and plumbeous. More

The Plumbeous Kite, Ictinia plumbea, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles, hawks and Old World vultures. The Plumbeous Kite breeds in the tropical New World, from eastern Mexico through Central America to Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. It also breeds on Trinidad. More

The Plumbeous Kite has long, pointed wings. Adults are mainly slate-grey, with a paler head and underparts. The short black tail has 2-3 white bands. The eyes are red and the legs are orange. In flight, this kite shows a rufous primary patch. Sexes are similar, but immature birds have white-streaked grey upperparts and dark-streaked whitish underparts. They lack the rufous wing patch. More

Plumbeous Kite determination Similar species Accipitridae Bicolored Hawk | Black Hawk-Eagle | Black-and-White Hawk-Eagle | Black-collared Hawk | Black-faced Hawk | Crane Hawk | Crested Eagle | Double-toothed Kite | Great Black Hawk | Grey Hawk | Grey-bellied Hawk | Grey-headed Kite | Harpy Eagle | Hook-billed Kite | Long-winged Harrier | Ornate Hawk-Eagle | Osprey | Pearl Kite | Plumbeous Kite More

Plumbeous kite, Ictinia plumbea in Suriname Above a photo of a plumbeous kite, made by Dennis Binda in Suriname. Below one made by Foek Chin Joe also in Suriname in 2005. This kite is very common in places where it can look out from a branch over some terrain, like on the edge of forest of along a river. It will catch flying insects from its look-out or while soaring above the trees, sometimes in groups. More