Have you seen this bird this year?
Swallow-Tailed Kite
Striking black and white plumage
Long, scissor-like tail
Long, narrow, pointed wings
Medium sized raptor (24" tall, 48" wingspan)
Graceful, gliding, soaring flyers - flaps rarely
Habitat: bottomland forests and open habitat
If you see a Swallow-tailed Kite, you can help us determine their distibution, monitor population trends, and locate important nesting and foraging sites by reporting the following information:
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Observation Details
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Nest Seen?
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Check all that apply (Click on link to see an image of the behaviors)
Soaring
Perching
Carrying Nest Materials (sticks, Spanish Moss)
Vocalizing
Flapping
Foraging over open habitat (please describe in comments)
Foraging over forest habitat
Have you seen the kites more than once?
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Did the observation occur on your property?
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How many acres do you manage?
Would you be interested in hearing more about managing your land for Swallow-tailed Kites?
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Additional Comments, such as what the kites doing:
Contact Information
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Check here if you would like to receive a summary of the data collected at the end of the season
Post Office Box 1247, Charleston SC 29402 | 843.971.7474
