Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)

Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)

About Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Birds
Order: Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies
Family: Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

The Mississippi kite is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Mississippi kites have narrow, pointed wings and are graceful in flight, often appearing to float in the air. It is common to see several circling in the same area.

Lifelists

North America
Southern Ocean
United States
World

Trips

Colombia - Santa Marta
Mexico to Panama

Visits

2009-03-09

Cana Station, Panama
2011-07-10

Santa Fe River, United States of America
2024-10-13

Santuario de Fauna y Flora Los Flamencos, Colombia