Birds Around Me

The Black Kite ( Milvus migrans ), known as काली चील in Hindi, and the Red Kite ( Milvus milvus ), or लाल चील , are two distinct species of raptors with some notable differences. Here's a guide to help amateur birders distinguish between them: Black Kite (Milvus migrans) - काली चील: https://birds.rekabira.in/2018/01/birds-around-me-0160-black-kite-milvus.html Black Kite काली चील (Milvus migrans) Sanjivini Nagar, Jabalpur 2022 Appearance : The Black Kite has predominantly dark brown plumage, with slightly paler underparts. It has a less forked tail compared to the Red Kite, and the tail is often square-tipped when closed. The head appears darker with no distinctive markings. Size : It measures about 48-60 cm in length, with a wingspan of 140-160 cm. Habitat : Black Kites are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of environments, including urban areas, forests, and wetlands. They are often seen soaring or gliding over open areas. Behavior : Known for their scavenging habits...

The king of urban skies - "Pariah or Black Kite ( काली   चील) - Milvus migrans", you can find these birds soaring above urban landscape all over India. In the middle of New Delhi, you could actually see 100s of Black Kites. Every time I go to India, the population of these birds catches my attention, it's growing along with other birds like Wood Pigeon and Crows. Black Kite काली चील (Milvus migrans) October 2023 Jabalpur, M.P., India The  Pariah or Black Kite ( काली   चील) - Milvus migrans live in the neighbourhood of human habitations and depend for their livelihood chiefly on the artificial conditions created by the man. It is a large brown hawk easily distinguished from all other similar birds by its forked tail, a feature particularly noticeable in flight. Numbers are always present near slaughter houses, fish and meat markets, refuse dumps and docks for any bits that they can pick up. The ease and grace with which a kite will make its lightning swoop to carry off a d...