Black-Winged Kite

Facts about Black-Winged Kite

1. A small, falcon-like kite, the black-winged kite is named for the large jet-black marking that runs from its shoulders and across part of its wing. 
2. This bird has typical short legs, and its pointed wing-tips reach beyond the tip of the notched tail. 
3. The head and underparts of the black-winged kite are pure white and the face is accentuated by red eyes. 
4. A black patch in front of each eye extends into a thin line above and behind the eyes, forming 'eyebrows'. The bird has a black bill, and the cere is yellow to horn in color. 
5. This small bird of prey is active by day and at dusk and being seen most frequently in the early morning or in the evening. 
6. The bird can often be observed sitting on poles, wires or the topmost branches of dead trees. 
7. Black-winged kite feeds mainly on small mammals, particularly house mice, and large insects such as grasshoppers. This species also takes small birds and reptiles. 
8. Black-winged kite can often be seen hovering over agricultural fields in Dwarka, most active during evening time.