Description | The black-shouldered kite (Elanus axillaris), also known as the Australian black-shouldered kite, is a small raptor found in open habitat throughout Australia. It resembles similar species found in Africa, Eurasia and North America, including the black-winged kite, a species that has in the past also been called "black-shouldered kite". Measuring around 35 cm (14 in) in length with a wingspan of 80–100 cm (31–39 in), the adult black-shouldered kite has predominantly grey-white plumage and prominent black markings above its red eyes. It gains its name from the black patches on its wings. The primary call is a clear whistle, uttered in flight and while hovering. It can be confused with the related letter-winged kite in Australia, which is distinguished by the striking black markings under its wings.
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Common Name(s) | Australian Kite, Black-shouldered Kite, Australischer Gleitaar, Australglente, Australische Grijze Wouw, Australsk BlÃ¥ Glente, Elanio Australiano, Nibbio Spallebianche, Austraalia Hõbehaugas, Australianliitohaukka, Australinis PalÅ¡asis Peslys, Ausztrál Kuhi, Elani Australià , Kaniuk Australijski, Luniak Striebristý, LunÄ›c Australský, Peneireiro-de-ombros-pretos, Svartskuldrad Glada, Élanion D'australie, Черноплечий дымчатый коршун, オーストラリアカタグãƒãƒˆãƒ“, 澳洲鸢, 黑肩鳶〔澳洲黑翅鳶〕 |
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