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These Birds Decorate Their Nests With Trash—Here’s Why
The Italian ecologist knew the trash hung from the nests of a certain bird, the black kite. But why? Many species of birds decorate their nests to attract a mate—but kites already have partners ...
Charlotte Observer6y
Mississippi kite was seen, but chuck-will’s widow, as usual, was only heard
It was a Mississippi kite, an increasing species in the southeast but still a rare bird in Mecklenburg. A few pairs have been seen here for about 10 years, and breeding has been documented.
Hereford Times9d
Another rare leucistic 'white' red kite spotted at Gigrin Farm
THE leucistic red kite is a truly rare bird, with only around ten thought to be left in the world. The species has been branded rarer than a southern white rhino, with sightings now increasingly rare.
Stunning picture shows rare bird-with only ten left in the world
THE leucistic red kite is a truly rare bird, with only around ten thought to be left in the world. The species has been ...
STV News14d
Protected bird of prey shot dead as police investigation launched
An investigation has been launched after a bird of prey was shot dead in Aberdeenshire. The red kite was recovered with the ...