Black-winged Kite
BIRDING ARAGÓNBlack-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
EN: Elanio común
Description
L: 31-36cm W: 71-85cm.
One of the most striking birds of prey in Spain. Adult with pale head; gray upperparts and white underparts; gray wings with black wing band; highlight its impressive eyes with red iris enhanced by the eyebrow and black mask. Both sexes are similar. Juveniles have a white-speckled back and a nice reddish crown and breast, the tips of the aula feathers and coverts white.
- Observation difficulty: Hard
- Status: Resident.
- Optimal Season:Dec-Jan
- Conservation Status: Protected species
- Hábitat: Steppe
Special interest
Best places to see in Aragón
PROVINCES
Zaragoza. Teruel
REGIONS
Campo de Daroca y Jiloca
Special Protected Areas (SPA)
CUENCA DE GALLOCANTA
