Red Kite

This species was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema naturae in 1758 as Falco milvus.

The Red Kite is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Red Kite (Milvus milvus) is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. The species is currently endemic to the Western Palearctic region in Europe and northwest Africa, though formerly also occurred just outside in northern Iran. More

note 1 : The project concerns the restocking of red kites in southern Tuscany (Italy) with young birds from Corse (FR) and Switzerland. (responsible : A. Cenerini on anna.cenerini@biodiversita.eu) note 2 : Ringing by P. Politi, started in 2007. note 3: 6 birds have been marked during 2007; 20 birds have been marked during 2008. - White wingtag (on right wing) with black letter-code “XXN” (where “XX” ranges from AA to ZZ). More

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Red Kite News from Gigrin Farm! = News from the Red Kite Feeding & Rehabilitation Centre Tuesday, 22 December 2009 - Red Kites in the Snow, as promised. Click any for a larger picture. Enjoy! Red Kites waiting for lunch It was late this afternoon as the tractor refused to leave the building for about 10 minutes due to the icy conditions. More

The red kite has been described as 'the most beautiful bird of prey in Britain'. The plumage is a wonderful mixture of black, chestnut, grey and reddish-brown and the underwings have an obvious white patch contrasting strongly with jet-black wing-tips. In flight the red kite's most notable feature is the long, deeply forked tail. The wing-tips are strongly 'fingered' and the bird's soaring flight is one of the most graceful sights in the British countryside. More

Mid Wales is Kite Country - once the last bastion of the Red Kite in Britain and now a stronghold for this beautiful bird of prey. Watch a video clip on Red Kites... About the Red Kite Until very recently, the Red Kite was on the brink of extinction. for hundreds of years, gamekeepers and farmers had been encouraged to put down poison to kill the bird. As its numbers decreased, so the value of its eggs to collectors went up. More

view spectacular red kites in lovely scenery is now attracting the attention of walkers, cyclists, wildlife lovers and birdwatchers in Dumfries and Galloway and from much further afield. The 'Galloway Kite Trail' around beautiful Loch Ken promotes the population of kites, recently re-established in Kirkcudbrightshire, as a source of nature-based tourism to benefit local communities in the area. In so doing, the trail is helping to strengthen the 'ownership' of the kites by local communities and tourist operators. kite_standalone. More

QuickTime' Movies of Red Kites taken at the feeding station... More

The Red Kite has been re-furbished as a café and restaurant for hot drinks and light meals as well as a gift shop for quality arts and crafts, clothing and other gifts - often with a red kite theme! Open daily for: Red Kite Feeding Centre The Red Kite Café and Gift Shop is right next to the Red Kite Feeding centre so is ideal for lunches, snacks or just tea and coffee prior and after the feeding time. More

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Red Kite Fest 2008 ~ The Venue, Preston - Sunday 9th November 2008, 12:00 Midday to 12:00 Midnight. More

* Red Kites and their history in the UK Red Kite Wing Tags Red Kite Facts: * Colour: chestnut red with white patches under the wings and a pale grey head. * Wing Span: About five-and-a-half-feet. * Weight: 2 - 3 Ibs * Breeding: At 2 or 3 years.. More

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The Red Kite Feeding Centre, Llanddeusant, Brecon Beacons, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom See Red Kites feeding within the spectacular natural surroundings of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales Witness the event daily - Close up ! | Home | Information | Accommodation | Red Kite Cafe | Shop Online | Contact | Link | FAQs | Articles | Search 01550 740343 / 740617 Welcome to the Red Kite Feeding Centre web site Where you may see the spectacular display More

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Red Kite Bird of Prey = * 3 * Email * RSS * * Ranked #867 in Animals, #19,826 overall Introduction to the Red Kite - I am very fortunate where I live because I see red kite birds everyday, circling and swooping overhead. More

red kite was once on the edge of extinction persecution meant that the bird was o... PLASTICMETALLEG — 2 juillet 2008 — Shot on location in wales, the red kite was once on the edge of extinction persecution meant that the bird was ordered to be killed throughout the parishes of wales and england and the bird was perceived as a threat to expanding agriculture. More