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A pygmy falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) perched on a branch, South Africa
The black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus), also known as the black-shouldered kite (not to be confused with the closely-related Australian species of the same name), is a small diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae best known for its habit of hovering over open grasslands in the manner of the much smaller kestrels. This Palearctic and Afrotropical species was sometimes combined with the Australian black-shouldered kite (Elanus axillaris) and the white-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus) of North and South America which together form a superspecies. This kite is distinctive, with long wings; white, grey and black plumage; and owl-like forward-facing eyes with red irises. The owl-like behaviour is even more pronounced in the letter-winged kite (Elanus scriptus), a nocturnal relative in Australia. Although mainly seen on plains, they are sometimes seen on grassy slopes of hills in the higher elevation regions of Asia. They are not migratory, but show nomadism in response to weather and food availability. They are well adapted to utilize periodic upsurges in rodent populations and can raise multiple broods in a single year unlike most birds of prey. Populations in southern Europe have grown in response to human activities, particularly agriculture and livestock rearing.
Pygmy Falcon looking at the camera
The Pygmy Falcon, or African Pygmy Falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus), is a falcon that lives in eastern and southern Africa and is the smallest raptor on the continent. As a small falcon, only 19 to 20 cm long, it preys on insects, small reptiles, and small mammals. Samburu National Reserve, Kenya.
Close-up of a screaming hawk against a green background
Kestrel with soft background
A watchful black-winged kite, elanus caeruleus, perched on a dead tree in Nairobi National Park, Kenya. Summer sky background with space for text.
A Greater Kestrel in flight in Etosha National Park - Namibia
Red-footed falcon in the wild, on a tree branch, (Falco vespertinus)
Black Shoulder Kite is a raptor found in India. A black line above the eyes and black patches on shoulders conspicuous at rest and in flight
A female Pygmy Falcon also known as African Pygmy Falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) perched on a dead tree against a clear blue sky, Kalahari desert, South Africa
Pale Chanting Goshawk (Melierax canorus) in Etosha National Park, Namibia
The pygmy falcon or African pygmy falcon, is a bird species native to eastern and southern Africa. It is the smallest raptor on the continent.
Goshawk sitting in dead acacia tree
Black-winged kite perched in a dead tree
Kookaburra sitting bare tree waiting to spot breakfast
Close up of a beautiful African Goshawk perched high on the top of a dead tree in Northern South Africa.
Spotted Owlet at sunrise in Gir National Park, Gujarat, India
Roodpootvalk, Red-footed Falcon, Falco vespertinus
Young Nankeen Kestrel sitting on Fence Post looking at camera
Male red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus) photographed on a tree branch against a blue sky. Close-up detailed photo
African Pygny Falcon, Polihierax semitorquatus, Etosha Pan National Park, Namibia, Falconiformes, Falconidae
A goshawk surveys the savannah of Etosha National Park
Pygmy falcon, polihierax semitorquatus. Beautiful bird of prey in Ngorongoro conservation area.
African pygmy falcon (Afrikaanse dwergvalk) (Polihierax semitorquatus) near Twee Rivieren in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the Kalahari
American Kestrel in the magnificent natural reserve of Matanzas in Cuba.
White-rumped Pygmy-falcon (Polihierax insignis harmandi) adult male perched one foot on dead branch\
Shimmering vibrant colours and diversity of species such as this Roadside Hawk, marks Costa Rica as one of the principal Central America countries with a coastal territory and tropical rainforest that hosts migration from north America and south America to give it unparalleled numbers and variation of birdlife
Juvenile black shouldered kite sitting on a dead log in an ecology park in Western Province, South Africa
The augur buzzard (Buteo augur) is a fairly large African bird of prey. This species is distinct in typical adult plumage for its blackish back, whitish underside and orange-red tail, while juvenile augur buzzards are generally rather brown in colour; however a dark morph is known, which causes the bird's entire body to become darker. This member of the Buteo genus is distributed in several parts of the central and southern Africa, normally being found from Ethiopia to southern Angola and central Namibia. It is resident and non-migratory throughout its range. This is a species of mountains (most typically at about 2,000 m (6,600 ft) altitude, but up to 5,000 m (16,000 ft)), and adjacent savannah and grassland. This is a typical buteonine raptor, being a generalist predator which tends to prefer small mammals supplemented by reptiles and birds among various prey items.[
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