Least ConcernInvertebratesWoodlandPlatform nestMedium · 276 g
About the Mississippi Kite
The Mississippi kite is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Mississippi kites have narrow, pointed wings and are graceful in flight, often appearing to float in the air. It is common to see several circling in the same area.
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Where the Mississippi Kite lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
United States
Mexico
Panama
Costa Rica
Colombia
Belize
Honduras
Canada
Argentina
Nicaragua
Brazil
Guatemala
Paraguay
El Salvador
Cuba
Bolivia
Venezuela
Uruguay
Cayman Islands
Recorded as a rare visitor in Peru.
When to see the Mississippi Kite
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Peak activity in May · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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