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Black-winged kite
(Black-shouldered kite)
(Common Black-shouldered kite)
Elanus caeruleus
(DESFONTAINES, 1789)


Photo by: J. van Heusden
    
Additional images here: www.biolib.cz

Number of Subspecies:03
Information Source for Taxonomy:IOC World Bird List – Version 13.2 (2023)
 
Tail length:11 - 15 cm
Body length:31 - 37 cm
Wingspan:77 - 92 cm
IUCN status:LC (Least Concern)
 


Current Holdings • Former Holdings
 
Europe (EU)
  Ireland (1 Holding(s)):
 
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  • Ashbourne (Emerald Park - vormals Tayto Park) 
      Spain (1 Holding(s)):
     
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  • Santo Domingo (Zoo Koki) 
    Holding(s): 2
     
    Europe (NonEU)
      United Kingdom (2 Holding(s)):
     
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  • Frilford (Millets Falconary Centre) 
     
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  • Weston (Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre) 
    Holding(s): 2
     
    Africa
      South Africa (1 Holding(s)):
     
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  • Dullstroom (Dullstroom Bird of Prey & Rehabilitation Centre) 
    Holding(s): 1