Red Kite Animal Pictures
Milvus milvus
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Red kite flying in blue sky over Germany
Red kites have a wingspan of 69 to 77 inches.
2 juvenile red kites sitting on the ground with a blurred field in the background
Red kite chicks remain in the area 2or 3 weeks after leaving the nest, during which time their parents continue to feed them.
Head shot of a red kite against a green background
Red kites have bright yellow legs and a hooked beak of the same color.
Red kite sitting in the grass
Red kites have reddish brown feathers on their back and breast and a grayish white head.
Chicks of the black kite Milvus migrans
Kite chicks, like these of the subspecies black kite Milvus migrans, leave the nest when they're between 48 and 50 days old.
