Black-shouldered kites spiral into the wind like a kestrel. They soar with v-shaped up-curved wings, the primaries slightly spread and the tail widely fanned, giving the tail a squarer appearance and visible 'fingers' on the wings. Their flight pattern has been described as 'winnowing' with soft steady beats interspersed with long glides on angled wings. These graceful birds can most often be seen hovering with wings curved and tail pointing down.

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#Black shouldered kite wildlife habitat conservation