Mississippi Kite

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Mississippi Kite (<em>Ictinia mississippiensis</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ictinia; binomial: Ictinia mississippiensis; authority: (Wilson, A, 1811).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: sc SA.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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