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Black-winged Kite

BIRDING ARAGÓN

Black-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.

Elanio común Elanus caeruleus Black-winged Kite
  • Observation difficulty: Hard
  • Status: Resident.
  • Optimal Season:Dec-Jan
  • Conservation Status: Protected species
  • bitat: 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