Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
Summary 5
The Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is 12 to 15 inches (30–37 cm) beak to tail and has a wingspan averaging 3 feet (91 cm). Weight is from 214 to 388 grams (7.6-13.7 oz). Adults are gray with darker gray on their tail feathers and outer wings and lighter gray on their heads and inner wings. Males and females look alike, but the males are slightly paler on the head and...
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More Info
iNat Map
| F - upperparts | gray |
|---|---|
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | hooked |
| K - eye color | red |
| L - head pattern | plain |
| M - crown color | gray |
| N - forehead color | gray |
| O - nape color | gray |
| P - throat color | gray |
| Q - wing shape | pointed |
| R - tail shape | notched |
| S - upper tail | black |
| T - under tail | black |
| U - leg color | orange, yellow |
| A - present | spring, summer |
| D - breeds here | yes |
| B - size | medium (9-16 inches) |
| C -primary colors | gray |
| E -underparts | gray |
