Least Concern
Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
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About
The Mississippi kite is a small, graceful raptor known for its aerial acrobatics. They are social birds and often hunt in groups.
Habitat
Woodlands and open areas of the southern United States and Central and South America
Diet
Carnivorous - insects, small birds, and reptiles
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Fun Facts
- Mississippi kites are known for their graceful flight and ability to catch insects in mid-air.
- They often nest in colonies and will defend their nests aggressively.
- These birds migrate long distances between their breeding grounds in the United States and wintering grounds in South America.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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