Photograph of Black Kite (Milvus migrans) in Torrejón el Rubio, Cáceres, Spain

Black Kite

Milvus migrans

Black Kite

Milvus migrans

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Funny looking things from a UK perspective. Like a dirty scrappy looking Red Kite. The juveniles are brown all over, before their heads turn to gold, and then a dirty grey. Like a lot of things, what is a super rare treat for UK birder is an every day occurence in Spain. I photographed these alot durning my 2025 trip to Extremadura and they were a very welcome companion. They kept us amused in hides while we waited for other species. My favourite moment was when an adult was scratching around in the dust for ants only to be bothered by a juvenile who didn't want to find their own. The adult was not amused!