DawnFine saw a White-tailed Kite at Auburn, CA Hidden Falls park
Species Information
White-tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
With its long pointed wings and long tail, the White-tailed Kite is very falcon-like in appearance, but the flight is more reminiscent of a gull. Adults are gray above and white below, with black shoulders and a red iris. They are most similar to Mississippi Kite, but can be separated by their longer, mostly white tails and white underparts. In good light its conspicu... Continue Reading