About the Mississippi Kite
The Mississippi kite is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Mississippi kites have narrow, pointed wings and are graceful in flight, often appearing to float in the air. It is common to see several circling in the same area.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Ictinia mississippiensis |
| Species Codes | miskit, MIKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mississippi Kite belong to?
The Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Mississippi Kite?
The Mississippi kite is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Mississippi kites have narrow, pointed wings and are graceful in flight, often appearing to float in the air. It is common to see several circling in the same area....
Where can I report a Mississippi Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Mississippi Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code miskit, or on iNaturalist.
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