Plumbeous Kite

Ictinia plumbea
Conservation Status: Least Concern

The Plumbeous Kite is a regular breeding visitor to forested areas on Trinidad during the austral winter from April through September. There have been recent sporadic sightings in similar habitat on Tobago.

Wing Span: 84-94 cm
Length: 33-37 cm
Weight: 190-294 g
Plumbeous Kite, juvenile, Jul 2017

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