![]() I love it."Īccording the Department of Conservation, the birds will fly south to Central America once the baby learns to fly.īut the birds will likely be back next year to nest. Pursues bats and flying birds (such as swallows and swifts) in the air. Sometimes flies out from a perch to catch passing insects. Also skims low to catch prey on or near the ground. "I think it’s cool, I think it’s great for conservation," said Rick Landon, who has lived in the neighborhood for more than a decade. Feeding Behavior Catches many large flying insects high in the air in graceful maneuvers, often then holding these in one foot and eating them while soaring. People who live nearby enjoy watching the bird catch prey, mostly insects and small birds, and soaring above the rooftops. The bird has been spotted feeding its young in the nest. They are just a beautiful thing to watch they are one of my favorite birds." "They have a perfect name, I can't think of a bird that is more buoyant when it’s up in the air. It has steely gray feathers, red eyes and is known for the way it flies. The Mississippi Kite is similar in size to hawk or a falcon. They have a wingspan of 44.9 to 52.4 inches. The red-tailed hawk is one of the largest birds of prey in North America with a length of 17.7 to 25.6 inches and can weigh up to 51.5 oz. It is a year-round resident to the entire state. GALLERY | See more photos of the Mississippi Kite This is a very common bird of prey in Texas and North America. They are expanding their range up both sides of the state." "We hope they become more and more common around Kansas City. "It's a neat thing," said Larry Rizzo, a natural history biologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation. The bird of prey has been expanding its habitat in recent years. ![]() These raptors eat primarily flying insects, so they do most of their hunting on the wing. But to watch a Mississippi kite fly is to watch a ballet in the air. The Mississippi Kite has been spotted nesting in a Parkville neighborhood. The Mississippi kite is rather plain to look at: a light brown and gray body with a buff or white colored head. ![]()
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