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Swallow-tailed Kite (6)

Elanoides forficatus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

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Date taken: Sep 13 2021

Details: immature, outside normal range

Aylmer - The aerobatic ability of this species is amazing to watch. It can turn on a dime by simply tilting its tail without adjusting its wings. It saw the Monarch but passed it by, either knowing instinctively that this was not desirable prey or it learned the hard way.

Date uploaded: Sep 26 2021

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: Unbelievable capture. They are so beautiful. We have seen them a lot in the tropics but usually flying high. Great one.
BrianMorin: I heard a similar comment from someone who has seen them in Florida but they were always distant. This bird obliged with close views a number of times .

Swallow-tailed Kite (6)

Elanoides forficatus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: Sep 13 2021

Details: immature, outside normal range

Aylmer - This is one of the most striking raptors – a long way from its southern home. The wing markings indicate a hatch-year bird.

Date uploaded: Sep 17 2021

Comments (2):
Sue Bishop: Great find and capture,Brian. You also managed to get a closeup with the bird perched.We have seen them often in the tropics but it is really way out of it's range!! Congratulations!!
BrianMorin: They get them along the Gulf Coast in the US during the breeding season and before migration so that's where it likely came from. We got lucky with this bird that has hung around for over 10 days. It is far for me so one trip was all I could make.

Swallow-tailed Kite (6)

Elanoides forficatus

Brian Morin

Canada (Ontario)

Date taken: Aug 7 2020

Near Luther Marsh - This striking bird has been around since at least July 23. I made the lengthy trip into southcentral Ontario and wasn't disappointed. Most are seeing it at a distance, often quite far so having it fly overhead, even briefly, was a real treat and worth the trip.

Date uploaded: Aug 10 2020

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